Latia Clifton learned how to put out fires at the Brookfield event, using a real hose and water to quench plastic flames endangering a pretend house. “She eyed that demonstration all night and couldn’t wait until the line of kids finally was short enough to jump in,” Margie Brusa says. “The Brookfield firefighters were happy to teach her!”

Our Brookfield Capitol, Brookfield Square and Franklin branches took part in National Night Out in early August, a 29-year-old nationwide crime-prevention event.

The events featured games and entertainment that centered on safety and crime prevention. There were food, giveaways and activities especially for kids.

Maria Mortimer and daughter Molly work the booth at the National Night Out in Butler.

Branch Manager Maria Mortimer helped at Brookfield Capitol’s Aug. 6 event in Butler.

Jon, Debra, Latia and Margie smile for the camera at the Brookfield event.

Employees who helped with Brookfield Square’s event on Aug. 7 were: Branch Manager Margie Brusa, Silver Spring UB Latia Clifton, PB Jon Habighorst and Teller Supervisor Debra Parajecki.

Elise, Dulce, Tiffany and Robyn pose for picture in Franklin.

And the employees who lent a hand at the Franklin National Night Out on Aug. 5 were: PB Robin Applegarth, Franklin/Southridge Branch Manager Jennelle Bettinger, Southridge Teller Tiffany Broadwater, El Rey PB Dulce Gutierrez and Teller Elisse Plesser.