Fire Department Drive-Through Open House on October 9

The Corvallis Fire Department is pleased to announce it will host a Drive-Through Open House this year on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Solar Livestock Barn located at the Benton County Fairgrounds.  Visitors will be able to remain in their vehicles as they drive through the barn to look at Fire Department engines, ladder trucks and rescue rigs, and have a chance to see Sparky the Fire Dog.

This year's fire safety theme is: “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”   As our lives get more and more busy, sometimes fire safety is the last thing on many families’ minds.  Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. Learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online. With over 90% of all home fires caused by human inattention, it continues to be extremely important for families to make time for fire safety and share important fire safety information with all family members, particularly small children. 

This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from October 3-9 and commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 where the two-day blaze killed more than 250, left 100,000 more homeless, and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings, which solidified the need for fire safety and prevention.

For more information regarding the Drive-Through Open House on Saturday, October 9, community members can call 541-766-6961 or email fire@corvallisoregon.gov.