Fire prevention week is here

October 6 – 12th is National Fire Prevention Week and the Bend Fire Department is celebrating with an Open House event!  On Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the public is invited to visit our North fire station at 63377 Jamison Street. There will be fun, FREE activities for the whole family!

• Meet our firefighters
• Tour the fire station and climb aboard a fire engine
• Watch a Vehicle Extrication with the Jaws of Life
• Live Burn Demonstration to show what NOT to do in case of a grease fire on your stovetop and the benefits of residential fire sprinklers
• Free CPR classes and blood pressure checks
• Take your picture at the Children’s Firefighter Photo booth and craft activities
• Build your very own fire truck with our friends from the Home Depot
• Plus, scoops of Eberhards Ice Cream, cookies and refreshments

The entire event is FREE! For more information about the Fire Station Open House, or for information about home fire safety, please contact us at 541-322-6309, or visit our website at www.bendoregon.gov/fire.