Young attendees gather inside an ambulance with a local Holmes County EMS, sharing laughter as they learn about the lifesaving tools and teamwork behind emergency response while attending West Pittman's touch-a-truck event.
Families flocked to West Pittman Baptist Church on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the annual Touch-A-Truck event, where kids climbed behind the wheels of big rigs, explored emergency vehicles, and met the first responders and operators who keep the community safe. The free event offered an up-close look at everything from ambulances to excavators, turning a sunny autumn day into an unforgettable adventure.
Scarlett explores inside an ambulance, reaching out with a smile during the Touch-A-Truck event at West Pittman Baptist Church on Oct. 27, 2025.A future heavy-equipment operator grins from the driver’s seat of an excavator, eager to test out the big-machine controls during the community event.All suited up Jasmine Wilbur, beams while wearing a firefighter’s turnout gear and helmet, experiencing a hands-on moment with Ponce De Leon Volunteer fire crews.A group of children climb atop Washington County Sheriff’s Office tactical vehicle, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of the Touch-A-Truck festivities.Young attendees gather inside an ambulance with a local Holmes County EMS, sharing laughter as they learn about the lifesaving tools and teamwork behind emergency response.
By GARETT VALCOURT
Staff Report 
Ali Moreland 