Families Learn Valuable Fire Prevention Lessons at Volunteer Fire Company Open House

Up to 1,000 people attended the Fire prevention night, which took place on Oct. 6.

The event, which started at 6:30 p.m., was an open house to the public, and  featured the return of a 1966 Emergency Vehicle that was once stationed with the Willow Grove Fire Department.  

Also featured were several family friendly games and activities, each one teaching children fire-safety lessons.

Some activities taught children how to “Stop, Drop and Roll,” while other activities invited participants to dress up as a fire fighter.

According to Tom Winterberg, a lieutenant with the volunteer fire department, youth were also invited to dress up in firefighter gear to help them not fear when firefighters come for a rescue.

“Everybody had a good time,” Winterberg said. “We had the open house to let the public see what their tax dollars pay for.”

Other activities included a fire extinguisher simulator and a smoke detector demonstration.

 For more information, visit the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company website.