National Fire Prevention Week is October 5th – 11th 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.
Saturday, September 27th / 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.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, September 28th / 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@Bloomfield Township Fire Department
Join us for the annual Bloomfield Township Open House! This is the perfect opportunity to see just some of the amazing services available here at the Township and meet a few of our dedicated employees – plus, donuts, popcorn and MORE! In conjuncture with Fire Prevention Week, every department will be represented to offer engagement, important information and giveaways.
Saturday, October 4th / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Northville Township Fire Department
Enjoy a variety of activities including, Fire safety tips, Fire truck exploration and station tour, Fire hose demos, CPR demonstration and giveaways.
FERNDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 4th / 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
@ Ferndale Fire Station #2
Take a tour of the station, check out the new fire engine, see a demonstration of the jaws of life, view hands-on CPR training, and learn how to use a fire blanket. The first 200 people to attend the fire blanket training will receive one for free!
WESTLAND FIRE PREVENTION LUNCH
Saturday, October 4th / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Central City Park
Stop by and enjoy free hotdogs with chips and a drink, bounce house, station tours, smoke house demonstrations, spray water from the engines and hands-only CPR Training.
FARMINGTON HILLS CITY WIDE OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 5th / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ City Hall Campus
The Open House is free, including parking and shuttle services, activities for the whole family, and hot dogs and Kona Ice, while supplies last. Activities include the ability to climb on fire trucks and try on firefighter’s uniforms, practice fire escape plans and obstacle course, watch extraction using jaws of life, play on bouncers, do crafts and more.
REDFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 4th / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Station 1
Activities Include, high angle rescue demo & much more!
HARRISON TOWNSHIP FIRE OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 4th / 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
@ Harrison Township Fire Station #2
Meet your firefighters, watch live rescue demonstrations, spray a fire house, touch the trucks, tour the station, enjoy cider and donuts and more!
STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 5th / 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 5th / 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, 2 & 3.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 5th / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Washington Township Fire Department
Moonwalk, spray a fire hose, meet the sheriff, take a station tour and try on fire gear. Enjoy popcorn, hot dogs and more!
MILAN FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 7th / 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
@ Milan Fire Department
Visit the Milan Fire Department for free family fun.
ROCHESTER HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, October 8th / 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
@ Rochester HIlls Fire Department
Make your calendars for 4-7pm on Wednesday, Oct. 8 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! Bring a box of cereal to donate to Neighborhood House.
WAYNE FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, October 11th / 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. Face painting, balloon animals, raffles + crafts for the kids. Meet your local heroes! All proceeds raised will benefit The Fire Prevention Public Education fund.
Saturday, October 11th / 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! Don’t miss out on the most awesome open house around!
Saturday, October 11th / 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Birmingham Fire Station 1
The hands-on event offers attendees an opportunity to operate a fire hose, try on a fire coat and learn about fire safety. Watch as firefighters demonstrate how to properly extinguish a kitchen grease fire. View an EMS and vehicle extrication simulation with air bag deployments, along with HAZMAT apparatus and equipment. Bring your camera along for some great photo opportunities at this event! The City’s historic first water pumping fire truck from 1924 will be on display. Oakland County Dive Team and a Birmingham police vehicle and officer will be on site to display equipment and answer questions. Enter a raffle to win fire safety equipment for your home and enjoy firehouse chili, hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and much more at this family-friendly event.
Saturday, October 11th / 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Plymouth Fire Department
Stop by and meet your local Firefighter/Paramedics and learn all about our profession. There will be activities for the entire family. The Charity Pumpkin Patch will also be in full swing. Event includes fire truck tours, jaws of life demonstration, helicopter, spray a fire house, and more.
Saturday, October 11th / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
@ Canton Fire Department
The Canton Fire Department is excited to announce its annual Open House, in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. This event will take place on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Fire Station #1, located at 1100 S. Canton Center Road. Stop by for station tours, vehicle displays, safety demonstrations and more.
SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE FIREHOUSE
Sunday, October 12th / 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ Bicentennial Park
Join us in celebrating 100 years of fire protection in Grand Blanc Township. Bicentennial Park South Pavilion Historical displays, fire prevention, inflatables, agility course, and cookout!
HOWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 12th / 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
@ Howell Area Fire Department
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: More Places To Take Fans Of Fire Trucks
Michigan Firehouse Museum
Find 3 levels of firetrucks, vintage trucks, and displays ready and waiting for kids to climb into and run lights on all year round. The hands-on museum is both educational and fun for visitors. Location address: 110 W Cross St, Ypsilanti
Wyandotte Rotary Park
Kids will enjoy climbing and riding on these fire truck-themed features (and it’s next to the fire station too)! Consider bringing a treat to the firehouse, where local heroes often welcome visitors. Location address: 3rd St, Wyandotte
Wiard’s Country Fair & Orchard
Plan a weekend trip to Wiard’s where your kids can go on fire engine rides on Saturdays & Sundays and play on the firehouse themed playground. Location address: 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti
