Burnsville Fire Department Hosting Open House in October

The Burnsville Fire Department is opening its doors once again for its annual Fire Department Open House. 

When: Thursday, Oct. 10

Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Where: Fire Station No. 1, 911 140th Street West

Ages: All Ages

Parking: Kohl’s Parking Lot

Although both of the City’s Fire Stations welcome visitors year-round, the open house provides a unique opportunity for community members to learn more about the department and fire safety first hand.

This year’s open house will be held during National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12) and will focus on the theme “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” Firefighters will provide demonstrations and prevention tips related to the dangers of kitchen fires—most of which result from unattended cooking.

A number of other activities related to fire and medical emergencies will include:

• Tours of the fire station, fire engines and ambulances.
• Interactive demonstrations on using a fire extinguisher, giving compression-only CPR and kitchen safety.
• Activities for kids,such as trying on firefighter gear, learning how to dial 9-1-1 and walking through a Safety House to learn how to plan a fire escape. (Kids will also receive a free fire helmet!)
• A chance to meet the Fire Department chiefs, firefighter/paramedics and Sparky the Fire Dog. 

The event is free and open to all ages. Last year’s open house drew more than 1,200 visitors.

~From the City of Burnsville