Published October 30. 2025 02:45PM
The Barnesville Cub Pack 725 recently welcomed Jake Novitsky, a fire forester with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who spoke about fire safety and fighting wildfires. Novitsky showed the Cubs the truck and tools used to fight forest fires and discussed fire safety. Scouts had the opportunity to use the radio, sound the siren and watch Novitsky demonstrate equipment for fighting forest fires. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Barnesville Cub Pack 725 recently welcomed Jake Novitsky, a fire forester with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who spoke about fire safety and fighting wildfires. Novitsky showed the Cubs the truck and tools used to fight forest fires and discussed fire safety. Scouts had the opportunity to use the radio, sound the siren and watch Novitsky demonstrate equipment for fighting forest fires. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO