Visitors at the Plymouth Township station can meet firefighters, see and touch the new township fire engine and ambulance, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, view fire safety demonstrations, spray fire hoses in the squirt house, see a motor vehicle accident with the Jaws of Life demonstration, and other attractions from 10 a.m.
Refreshments will be served and the Plymouth Township Charity Pumpkin Patch will be open.
The open house will take place at Fire Station #1, 9911 North Haggerty Road in Plymouth Township.
The local fire departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” is the theme this year. The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions families can take to prevent fires and be safe in case a home fire occurs.
The City of Plymouth is offering free tours of the fire department through this Saturday, Oct. 12. Tours are now being scheduled for school groups, neighborhood groups and other organizations.
“Station tours are a great activity for both adults and children,” a spokesman noted.
Several interactive demonstrations will be on display and children and adults can participate in emergency scenarios and learn about household fire hazards.
To schedule a tour group in the City of Plymouth during Fire Prevention Week, contact the fire department at (734) 453-1234 extension 280 or via email at jdavison@ci.plymouth.mi.us [mailto:jdavison@ci.plymouth.mi.us].
The Northville City Fire Department will host a
During the event, children and their families can tour the Fire House, view a fire engine, and see demonstrations of simulated smoke and simulated fire.
Educational information will be conveyed with materials and fun projects.
The Northville Township Fire Department Open House, also part of Fire Prevention Week, took place Oct. 6.
