Beautiful sunshine, lifelong lessons and a bouncy castle greeted citizens young and old at Station Two's open house on Oct. 8.
Kids could tour a fire truck and knock down fake flames while parents talked about safety.
"It shows the community what we have and what we serve the community with, our equipment, our firefighters out trucks and fire halls," stated Assistant Fire Chief Kristopher Hill.
The trucks on display at the open house included the heavy rescue truck, the rescue boat, all the extrication tools, the tower truck, and command units.
"We want to make sure we really hit home with the fire safety messages, working smoke alarms, fire escape planning and going to that meeting place," said Hill. "Making sure they call 911 and know where to go when they get out."
He said the fun stuff for the kids is a way to draw the parents in. Once there, they can learn some adult fire safety tips for around the house.
"You get the parents involved in draws, give them pamphlets and adult safety stuff," noted Hill. "Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, CO2 alarms, hazmat, you get to talk to all age groups about fire safety."
The overall national message for the past week was to make smoke alarms work for you. Everyone must have a working smoke alarm and know where to place it. Ensure they are on every level, outside all sleeping areas, and check the batteries every six months.
If you have any questions about fire safety or education, contact the Lloydminster Fire Department directly at (306) 825-6515.
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