Day One Hundred and Eighty: Fire Engine Ready

Summer days are flying by, and the 4th of July is approaching as quickly as an emergency vehicle in the rear view mirror.

Today the crew at Fire Station No. 1 were out rolling up hoses and inspecting vehicles, perhaps in preparation for the upcoming pyretic holiday.

Though most fireworks are illegal to set off within city limits, the sky still manages to be powdered with various flashes of color throughout the night of the 4th.

While the city puts on a good show to an ever-growing crowd (last year the display was moved from the Kansas River out to Clinton lake to accommodate more people), there are still those who enjoy lighting their own fuses.

Good to know that Lawrence's finest are on call should any Roman candle firings go awry.