The Olney Volunteer Fire Department put on a demonstration of how the team rescues trapped victims of wrecks using tools that can pry open stuck doors and cut metal. Photo by Will Sadler
Children enjoyed a fun blow-up slide at the Olney Police Department’s National Night Out. Photo by Will Sadler
The Olney Police Department’s National Night Out was a chance for the community to connect and get to know the emergency services for Olney. Photo by Will Sadler
The Olney Volunteer Fire Department using the jaws of life to simulate an extraction of a wreck victim. Photo by Will Sadler
DJ Eric Loggins was on site at the National Night Out to drop some sweet beats to make the event a fun night. Photo by Will Sadler
Olney Police Department kept attendees fed with some delicious hot dogs. [L] Officer Shane Vandiver, [R] Chief Bryan Barrett, and [F] Officer Montana Calcote. Photo by Will Sadler
OPD Chief Bryan Barrett’s daughter Katy Barrett donated her time and artistic skills to face paint the children at the Olney National Night Out. Photo by Will Sadler
Olney EMS was well represented at the Olney National Night Out with [L-R] DaLana Riddle, Shanda Morcom, Tom Wright, and Shelley Willis. Photo by Will Sadler

National Night Out a Great Success

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 3:06am
By: 
Will Sadler Advertising@olneyenterprise.com

The Olney Police Department’s National Night Out event, held at Olney’s Tom Griffin Park, was a success with the help of volunteers, including Olney EMS, the Olney Volunteer Fire Department, and many others.

OPD greeted and served up free, tasty hot dogs to attendees who came to mingle with the city’s emergency services workers. The OVFD put on a demonstration of the jaws of life, which are different tools that can pry open doors and cut away metal to free victims from crashed vehicles.

The event also featured a bounce house and blow-up water slide for children. The event allowed the community to meet and get to know the individuals who sacrifice their time and put their lives on the line for those they serve in the community.

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