Chief Edward Richards and the Enfield Fire District #1 are pleased to invite community members to the Fire Departments of Enfield Open House event.

WHEN:

Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Enfield District 1, 200 Phoenix Ave.
Thompsonville District 2, 35 N. Main St.
Hazardville District 3, 385 Hazard Ave.
N. Thompsonville District 4, 439 Enfield St.
Shaker Pines District 5, 37 Bacon Road

WHAT:

In celebration and recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the Enfield Fire District #1 hosts an open house featuring family activities and demonstrations. The event is open to all and free to attend. Community members are encouraged to visit each firehouse to collect something special as part of the Firehouse Scavenger Hunt activity.

During the open house, guests can enjoy live demonstrations and interactive activities. They include: 

  • Touch a Truck – Enfield District 1
  • Extrication Demo at 12 p.m. – Thompsonville District 2
  • Safety Trailer / Smokehouse starting at 10:30 a.m. – Hazardville District 3
  • Fire Extinguisher Training starting at 10 a.m. – N. Thompsonville District 4
  • Fire Hose Operations – Shaker Pines District 3

Fire Prevention Week, recognized Oct. 6-12 this year, is organized by the National Fire Protection Association to educate the public about simple but important ways to keep themselves and those they live with safe. This year’s campaign is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™”

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