Fire departments across multiple communities host family open houses and safety demonstrations.

Maple Ridge Fire Rescue’s open house will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall No. 4, located at 11240 238 St.
Maple Ridge’s event will feature appearances by the Maple Ridge RCMP Safety Bear and Sparky the Fire Safety Dog, along with pizza, prizes and giveaways.
Madison Heights will sell breast-cancer-awareness shirts during its open house, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research.
Birmingham’s open house will be held at Fire Station 1, 572 S. Adams Road, and will offer free firehouse chili, popcorn and other refreshments.
The Woodside fire station’s Croydon open day was scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Fire departments across the country are throwing open their station doors this fall to connect with families and teach life-saving skills. From October open houses in Michigan to September events in South Carolina, these free community gatherings will feature fire-truck tours, hands-on safety demos, and activities designed to make firefighting accessible to kids and adults alike Local Fire Departments.
Maple Ridge Fire Rescue will host its open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall No. 4, located at 11240 238 St. The event will feature hands-on exhibits, a charitable barbecue, and giveaways for families Maple Ridge Fire Rescue. Special guests include the Maple Ridge RCMP Safety Bear and Sparky the Fire Safety Dog, who will mingle with visitors and pose for photos.
A major focus will be educating residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters will demonstrate safe charging practices and provide guidance on recognizing hazardous devices. Pizza and prizes will be available throughout the afternoon Maple Ridge Fire Rescue.
Madison Heights, Michigan, will hold its open house on October 3 with an impressive lineup. A vehicle-extraction demonstration will show how firefighters rescue trapped accident victims. Visitors can learn hands-only CPR, practice using a fire hose, and tour fire trucks Madison Heights Fire Department.
The department will also sell breast-cancer-awareness shirts, with all proceeds going to breast cancer research Madison Heights Fire Department. Birmingham's annual open house runs October 10 at Fire Station 1, 572 S. Adams Road. The event features fire-safety demonstrations and free refreshments including firehouse chili and popcorn Birmingham Fire Department.
Croydon's Woodside fire station held its open day on September 20 from noon to 4 p.m., giving locals a behind-the-scenes look at station operations Woodside Fire Station. Camas-Washougal Fire Department hosted its safety fair on September 26 at Station 42, with live demonstrations and interactive activities Camas-Washougal Fire Department.
South Carolina's Newberry Fire Department promoted a free kids' fun day to introduce children to firefighting and emergency services Newberry Fire Department. Across all these events, departments share the same goal: building community trust and teaching residents how to stay safe before emergencies happen Fire Departments
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