Pine Mountain Georgia Fire Department News

June 15, 2009
High Flying Students Climb to Greater Height

Students from the Florida State University Flying High Circus climbed to new heights on Pine Mountain’s Quint 1201.

The FSU Flying Circus troupe, which typically includes 25-28 students, are in Pine Mountain and working at Callaway Gardens during the summer.

While at Callaway Gardens, the students work as high flying performers and recreational counselors. As part of their skills, the college students perform a variety of stunts from juggling to flying on the trapeze. They also teach children, and some adults, trapeze skills.

The students normally work at heights of about 35 feet, so during a special welcoming event, the students were given the opportunity to climb the ladder on Quint 1201.

Quint 1201 is a 75-foot ladder truck. The ladder was completely extended at a maximum angle of 70+ degrees. In groups of two and wearing safety belts, each student chose to climb the ladder, and most spent time at the top enjoying the different perspective offered by the height.

After enjoying grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, plus homemade ice cream and other sweet treats, some of the students had fun under a water spray from the elevated nozzle.

The event was organized by Pine Mountain Fire Chief Wayne Hollaway.

The FSU Flying High Circus students have performed many places in the southeastern United States. They have also performed in Canada, the West Indies, Europe, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and in the US Virgin Islands.

To learn more about the FSU Flying High Circus, visit www.circus.fsu.edu

To learn more about the Flying High Circus program at Callaway Gardens, follow the link on the Home Page.

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