There’s the kaboom!

Once the shells and shot boxes were fully set up the Cushing Fire Department covered them with a tarp, set up a perimeter, and kept a department member on site to keep a watchful eye on the equipment. Photo by DeAnna Maddox
Once the shells and shot boxes were fully set up the Cushing Fire Department covered them with a tarp, set up a perimeter, and kept a department member on site to keep a watchful eye on the equipment. Photo by DeAnna Maddox

CFD puts in months of work for spectators to have a blast

CUSHING — The Cushing Fire Department put on the annual Independence Day firework display in Memorial Park on July 4, the work for which began months ago, according to CFD Captain Mark Beitz.

“Preparation for the show begins in early spring when I place the order for the fireworks,” he said.

Department members are required to do specialized tr…