Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair

Date & Time

Excelsior Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair

Fire won't wait. Plan your escape.

Thursday, October 2nd

5:30 pm -8:00 pm

Fire Station #1

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Live Firefighter Skills Demonstration

See how firefighter practice to be prepared when we go into a structure fire.

6:30 pm          

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Displays, Activities, Demonstrations, Food, Fun, Games, and Fire Truck Rides

The Open House is a fun filled evening for kids of all ages and adults. The evening is packed with fire and life safety activities, exhibits, and demonstrations. This is an educational event that has an array of interactive opportunities. 

 As always, Sparky the fire dog and Freddie the fire truck are available for photos and offer a great learning experience for your younger children.

There is onsite parking, firefighters, and plenty of free hot dogs, Kowalski's cookies, Caribou Coffee, treats and beverages.

This year come and take the Toys Vs. Tools Challenge and qualify to win great prizes.

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‍SPECIAL EXCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
1:00 pm-8:00 pm

24100 Smithtown Road
Shorewood, MN 55331

CONVENIENT LOCATION
The fire extinguisher service is conveniently located on the same level as the Open House on the West side of the Fire Station off of Shorewood Lane

Re-chargeable fire extinguisher inspection and tagging for

ONLY $10.00 per extinguisher!!!

Open House Exclusive-Amerex fire extinguishers at reduced prices

2.5 lb. ABCFIRE EXTINGUISHER                      $60.00        

5 lb.     ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER                      $85.00        

10 lb.  ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER                      $150.00        

The Minnesota State Fire Code requires fire extinguishers in commercial buildings to be tested, inspected, and tagged every 12 months.

FREE Fire Extinguisher Recycling.

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Drop off your fire extinguishers and we will call you when they are ready

or take advantage of all the Open House has to offer while you wait.

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‍South Lake Minnetonka Police Department

Community Connect Avenue

Main Event Site

Presenting

K-9 Unit Demonstration

6:15 PM

Featuring The Lake Minnetonka SWAT Team

Serving Mini Donuts(While supplies last )

Crime Preventin Board Giveaways

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SHUTTLESERVICE

Pick Up at the main entrance of Excelsior Elementary School

Drop Off at the front of EXFD Station No. 1  

4:30 pm-8:30 pm

Limited on-site Parking is at Shorewood Public Works just to the west of Station #1.Look for signage.

Onsite handicap parking is available. Look for signage.

Come Check Out all the Displays and Activities

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THINGS TO DO

Fire Truck Rides: Get in line early so you don’t miss all the action.

Firefighter Gear Station is where you can try on real firefighter gear and helmets. Great photo opportunities, so don’t forget the camera.

Sparky the Fire Dog:  He will be available all evening to shake hands, give out hugs, and to pose for pictures. 

Freddie the Fire Truck: Come talk to Freddie about fire safety.

Sparky’s Spray House:  Spray a real fire hose and spin the windows.

Fire Prevention Fishing Pond: Earn your bait by participating in educational activities throughout the open house and then go fishing for fun surprises.

SmARtkids AR: This is an exciting app that shows kids how to crawl low under smoke, do the Smoke Alarm Boggy, give Spot the Dalmatian a High Five and much more.

Toys Vs. Tools Challenge: This interactive activity helps families teach kids the difference between toys they can play with and tools that can only be used for jobs and by adults.

Home Fire Drill Safety Plan Booth is where Scout Troop 430 will explain and show your family how to make a Home Fire Drill Plan and why it is important to practice the plan.

Hands-Only CPR: HCMC Paramedics will teach you have to save a life in just 1 minute.

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THINGS TO SEE

National Sprinkler Association:  A Representative will be here to answer your questions about commercial and residential sprinklers.

Hennepin County 9-1-1 Dispatch will have a 9-1-1 dispatcher available to answer questions about new dispatching technology and talk about what kids need to know about calling 9-1-1 in today’s world.

American Red Cross can answer your questions and show you how to be “Red Cross Ready” by being prepared for an emergency or natural disaster.

CenterPoint Energy: Stop by their booth and learn more about pipeline safety and sign up for a free Carbon Monoxide Detector

Deephaven Police Department:  Meet your local police officers and learn about Safety. 

Hennepin County Regional Poison Center: Learn how to prevent poisonous exposures. Each year, Poison Centers handle over 1 million potentially poisonous exposures in children. These poisonings like all accidents can be prevented.

Lindstrom Restoration will show you the devastating aftermath of residential fires and inform you have to prevent a fire.

Salvation Army Canteen: See the newest member of the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Fleet. A New Salvation Army Canteen will be on display. Learn more about the Salvation Army’s roll in emergencies. Volunteers will be handing out water, hot cocoa, and coffee.

Dem-Com Recycling Trailer shares information on how to prevent lithium batteries from causing a fire at your home, while charging, and when you travel.

I.C.A. Food Shelf: Bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the shelves of the local food shelf for the holidays.

‍National Weather Service will display the newest weather forecasting equipment and share information on advancements in weather forecasting and research technology.

Hennepin County Medical Center Burn Unit: Learn how to prevent burns and see their mouth dropping display.

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DONATIONS AND SUPPORT      

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Jim Douglas Photography

jamesdouglas@hotmail.com

612-7220-4900

jimdouglasphotography.com

Donation of time and talents

Excelsior Real Estate

386 Oak Street

Excelsior, MN

952-474-2999

Dining Room Hosts & Staffing

Chad Babcock

State Farm Insurance

387 Oak Street

Excelsior, MN 55331

952-474-1454

Fishing Pond Staffing & Kids Fire Helmets

Restoration by Highmark

952-882-8904

https://restorationsbyhighmark.com/

‍Sparky’s Spray House Sponsor

Haug Family Cub Foods Minnetonka

Highway 7 & Highway 101

Minnetonka, MN 55345

Food Donation

Kowalski’s, Excelsior

952-229-8300

440 Water Street

Cookies and Fishing Pond Donations

Fido’s Pantry

952-474-9383

2473Highway 7

Excelsior, MN 55331

Safety Barriers

‍First Student Bus Company

952-470-5366

5531Manitou Road

 Tonka Bay, MN 55331

Donation of Shuttle Bus and Driver

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Cub Foods Shorewood

952-380-9900

23800Highway 7

Shorewood, MN 55331

Healthy Food Choices

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McDonalds Excelsior

952-474-4998

770Excelsior Blvd

Excelsior, MN 55331

Healthy Food Choices & Financial support

Caribou Coffee

5663 Manitou Road

Tonka Bay, MN 55331

Coffee and Condiment Donation

The Garden Patch

243443 Smithtown Road

Shorewood, MN 55331

952-474-1551

Pumpkin Gift Certificates

‍PetSmart

952-941-4660

11200 Prairie Lake Drive

Eden Prairie, MN

Fishing Pond Donations

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