Redmond fire to hold open houses at stations for Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 5-11

Published 10:20 am Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Redmond Fire Department (RFD) and King County Fire District 34 are partnering together to host several open houses at local fire stations throughout Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Prevention Week is a national campaign and this year’s theme is to promote “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep!”

Open houses will offer educational and family oriented activities, allowing residents to learn about the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every bedroom of their home. The open houses also give families and businesses the chance to meet their local firefighters and tour the station that serves their homes and property.

Children of all ages are invited to hang out with firefighters and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. They will also be able to explore a fire engine and aid car. One station will allow children to put on fire gear, just like the firefighters and the children will be able to take a red hat home. Families and local businesses are also encouraged to tour the station and enjoy light refreshments.

Fire Station Open House Schedule 6:30-8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Monday, Oct. 5

Station 16: 6502 185th Ave N.E., Redmond
Station 18: 22710 N.E. Aldercrest Dr, Redmond

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Station 17: 16917 N.E. 116th St., Redmond

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Station 13: 8701 208th Ave. N.E., Redmond

Thursday, Oct. 8

Station 14211 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue

Friday, Oct. 9

Station 14: 5021 264th Ave. N.E., Redmond

Saturday, Oct. 10 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Station 11: 8450 161st Ave. N.E., Redmond

For more details, visit www.redmond.gov/PublicSafety/FireMainPage.