National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th – 14th and across the country fire stations are opening their doors to let families see their equipment and learn about fire safety. Let your littles see their favorite trucks and learn how to be safe in case of an emergency at these fire station events around town.
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Check out this Fire Safety in Your New Home: Safety Checklist For the Family featuring printable activity pages and helpful hacks for home, then head to a local event.
GROSSE ILE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 1 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Grosse Ile Fire Department
The Grosse Ile Fire Department Open House will occur on October 1st, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. We have a ton of family-friendly events planned, come stop by and see us!
Saturday, October 7 / 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Brighton Area Fire Authority
Our event has something for everyone, so come join us for a cotton candy treat, learn about fire safety and watch live demonstrations! Also enter to win a fire truck ride and prize basket by participating in some fun interactive fire safety stations! Sign-up for smoke alarm checks and installations too
Saturday, October 7 /11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Canton Station #1
This year’s open house will include station tours, a fire vehicle display, and live demonstrations. Kids will be able to participate in a scavenger hunt, try on fire gear, and go through the department’s Fire Safety House. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided.
STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 8 / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Sterling Heights Station #4
The annual fire safety event includes an award ceremony, activities for children and adults, demonstrations, tours, displays and refreshments.
Sunday, October 8 / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Fraser Fire Department
Come check out the fire station and equipment. Lunch will be provided along with Fire Prevention and Safety Games, Police equipment display, Candy Drop, Bake Sale, Vender Market and more!
ST. CLAIR SHORES FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 8 / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ St. Clair Shores Fire Department
Come see “Sparky” the Fire Dog, crawl through the Smokehouse, watch demonstrations, climb aboard a fire truck, enjoy complimentary refreshments compliments of The St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union #1744, and collect valuable safety information at our free family fun event.
Sunday, October 8 / 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Troy Fire Department
Meet the firefighters and tour your local station! Witness a stovetop fire demonstration, fire extinguisher demonstrations, and a vehicle extrication demonstration. Kids can participate in a firefighter agility challenge too! Refreshments will be provided. Ladder truck rides will be hosted at Station 1 & 3.
FARMINGTON HILLS CITY WIDE OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 8 / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ City Hall Campus
Here you will find fun for the whole family! Bounce houses, fire safety house, food truck rally, kids crafts, fun games, jail cell tours, K9 demos, fire escape ladder, touch-a-truck, firefighter obstacle course and so much more! 31555 W. Eleven Mile Rd Farmington Hills.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 8 / 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ St. Clair Shores Fire Department
Come see “Sparky” the Fire Dog, crawl through the Smokehouse, watch demonstrations, climb aboard a fire truck, enjoy complimentary refreshments compliments of The St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union #1744, and collect valuable safety information at our free family fun event.
MILAN FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 10 / 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
@ Milan Fire Department
Our friends with the Milan Police Department will be joining us!
We will be cutting a car up thanks to BS Towing and Auto Repair. Students of Paddock Elementary School will not want to miss this as your principal, Mr. DeSarbo, gears up to help us with a vehicle extrication demonstration!!
The Washtenaw Sheriff’s Office will be on site with their K9 unit for a demonstration along with their pink Breast Cancer Awareness car.
ROCHESTER HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, October 11 / 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
@ Rochester HIlls Fire Department
Make your calendars for 4-7pm on Wednesday, Oct. 11 to check out the Rochester Hills Fire Department Open House! This FREE event will include some great demonstrations, a kids agility course, gift card and bike giveaways, cider and donuts and so much more! Looking forward to seeing you there!
WAYNE FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, October 14 / 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
@ Wayne Fire Department
Attend the annual City of Wayne Fire Department Pancake Breakfast. $8 all u can you eat Pancakes, (3) Sausage links and milk juice coffee. Raffles + Crafts for the kids. Meet your local heroes! All proceeds raised will benefit The Fire Prevention Public Education fund.
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 14 / 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Plymouth Fire Station 1
Join us for some firehouse fun! Fire station tours, Stove Fire Demos, Survival Flight Demo, Fire truck tours and so much more!
SHELBY TOWNSHIP FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 14 / 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Shelby Township Fire Station
The annual event features family-friendly educational demonstrations, a dunk tank to benefit the Great Lakes Burn Camp, and fire station and apparatus tours. Also on hand will be Sparky the Fire Dog as he helps youngsters through this year’s fire prevention theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” 6345 23 Mile Road
MADISON HEIGHTS FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 14 / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Madison Heights Fire Department
Stop by Fire Station #2 for station tours, children activities, pumpkin painting, jaws of life demo at noon and more!
Saturday, October 14 / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Garden City Fire Department
Mark your calendars and come visit us this October for the 2023 Garden City Fire Department Open House.
Saturday, October 14 / 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Livonia Fire Station 3
Join us for a family fun-filled day to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. Tour your neighborhood fire station, meet your local firefighters, take pictures in firefighting gear, learn about fire safety and prevention, enjoy tasty refreshment.
Saturday, October 14 / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Hamtramck Fire Department
Join the fire department for a fun filled open house. Refreshments and activities for kids.
GRAND BLANC FIRE STATION 2 OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 15 / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Grand Blanc Township Fire Department
Open House at Station 2! Enjoy a tour of our remolded station and celebrate Fire Prevention Week. Ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 12pm followed by station tours, truck tours, smoke house, hotdogs, and refreshments!
MILFORD FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 15 / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Milford Fire Station
The Milford Fire Department is opening it’s doors to the community for our Annual Milford Fire Open House on Sunday October 15th from 11am to 2pm. Come join us for a day of fun for all ages. Check out the trucks and see a variety of fire department demos and drills. Hot dogs, cider, and doughnuts to go around as well!
HAZEL PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Sundy, October 15 / 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
@ Hazel Park Fire Department
Join us in our annual open house. We will have cider and donuts, extrication demonstration, bounce house, balloons, and t-shirts for sale!
Sunday, October 15 / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m,
@ Rochester Fire Department
Come on down for a day of tours and fun. Watch a helicopter landing, demos, meet your local heros and snack on cider and donuts.
HOWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 15 / 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Howell Fire Department – Main
Come and check out your local fire department! See Freddie the Fire Truck, interact with firefighters using a fire hose and extingusher, check out displays adn demonstrations.
BONUS: Visit the Michigan Firehouse Museum
Open Thursdays thru Sunday
110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
The Michigan Firehouse Museum is a three level, hands-on museum for firetruck admirers of all ages. On the ground floor guests can hop on a vintage truck and admire many more. Both kids and adults can sit in the body of a firetruck and use lights and sirens while pretending to drive. On the second floor you’ll find fire prevention memorbilia, vintage firetruck toys, a short video and explore the living quarters of the former fire station. In the basement, there is a children’s play area with puzzles, books, dress up clothes and a Bert & Ernie ride.
