October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week and many Columbus area Fire Departments will hold Open Houses during October. These events are a great family activity! The kids can enjoy seeing some of their favorite Fire Trucks and Equipment, and everyone can learn important fire prevention tips. Scroll down for a list of Open Houses in the Columbus area.
Sunday, October 1
Station 81: 5181 Northwest Parkway
10am-1:30pm
Many activities for adults and children including live fire demonstrations, auto extrication, station tours, and CPR races.
Sunday, October 1
6305 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg
11am-2pm
Please join us for food, activities for kids and fire safety learning opportunities.
Sunday, October 8
7761 Liberty Rd N, Powell
1pm-4pm
Tour the new fire station, enjoy live rescue demonstrations, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and much much more.
Sunday, October 8
310 Deo Dr, Newark
12:30pm-4pm
Come join us at our Annual Open House to kick off Fire Prevention Week! We will have activities for kids of all ages, a Kitchen Fire demonstration put on Ohio Fire Marshal educational program, as well as tours of both Fire and Police apparatus! AirEvac Helicopter will be landing at approximately 1pm pending any calls they may have, and Jae’s Towing will be doing a suspended bus roll at 3pm! We hope to see you there!
Sunday, October 8
Station 181: 4567 Firehouse Lane, Groveport
1pm-4pm
Fire Extinguisher Demonstration
Vehicle Extraction Demonstration
Hands-On Safety Education
Free Refreshments
Sunday, October 8
475 Rocky Fork Blvd, Gahanna
1pm-4pm
Explore the Fire Trucks!
Tour the fire station!
Watch Firefighter Dave’s magic show!
Meet Sparky the Fire Dog!
Try on firefighting gear!
Watch firefighters use the “jaws of life”!
Lots of fun! Face painting! Obstacle course!
Snacks and goodies for the kids!
Sunday, October 8
Station 91 • 6255 Shier Rings Rd.
Station 92 • 4497 Hard Rd.
Station 93 • 5825 Brand Rd.
Station 95 • 5750 Blazer Memorial Parkway
1pm-4pm
To start off Fire Prevention Week, the Washington Township Fire Department will be holding their annual open house. Meet the firefighters, check out a fire truck or ambulance, watch a cool demonstration, and learn about fire safety.
Sunday, October 15
6500 N. High St, Worthington
11am-2pm
Featuring the following attractions:
- Emergency Medical Services simulations
- Training Exercises and drills
- Safety displays, demonstrations and handouts.
- Kids challenge course
- Truck tours and displays displays
- Refreshments!
Sunday, October 15
9500 Johnstown Rd, New Albany
10am-3pm
The Plain Township Fire Department and the Firefighter’s Local 3850 invite you to join us to meet our firefighters, tour fire trucks, and learn about fire safety!
Join us for fun activities and demonstrations. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided.
