Date & Time
Excelsior Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Thursday, October 3th
5:30 pm -8:00 pm
Fire Station #1
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 is available for photos and offer a great learning experience for your younger children.
Firefighters, and plenty of free hot dogs, treats and beverages. Follow the link for more information https://www.excelsiorfire.org/events/fire-prevention-open-house-and-safety-fair or check out the event on Facebook.
PARK and RIDE Service
Pick Up at the main entrance of Excelsior Elementary School
Drop Off at the front of EXFD Station No. 1
Shuttle Service
4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Pick Up
Excelsior Elementary School
441 Oak Street in Excelsior
West Entrance (Door W2)
Drop Off at the front of EXFD Station No. 1
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.
Live Demonstrations
Live Firefighter Skills Demonstration
See how firefighter practice to be prepared when we go into a structure fire.
5:45 PM
K-9 Unit Demonstration
Plymouth Police Depart.
Watch how police officers work with their K-9 Partners to apprehend suspects.
6:45 PM
Presented by South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
Grand Finale CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE Live Burn
8:00 PM
This demonstration, sponsored by Lindstrom Restoration is where Open House guests can watch a dramatic, yet safe, side-by-side demonstration. They will see how a closed door stops the fire from growing, keeps the room temperature down, keeps mementos and belongings safe, and ultimately keeps toxic and poisonous smoke away from them, their children, and their fur or feathered pets.
CONVENIENT FIRE EXTIGUISHER SERVICES
Open to businesses and homeowners
Summit Companies has a special Open House offer:
Re-chargeable fire extinguisher inspection and tagging is ONLY $10.00 per extinguisher!!!
Open house exclusive-fire extinguishers for sale at reduced prices.
FREE Fire Extinguisher Recycling.
Convenient Hours: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
Come Check Out all the Displays and Activities
Things to Do and See 2024
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.
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.
National Sprinkler Association: A Representative will be here to answer your questions about commercial and residential sprinklers.
Hennepin County 9-1-1Dispatch 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
Hennepin County Medical Center Burn Unit: Learn how to prevent burns and see their mouth dropping display.
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.
SugarXR will show you how to use the exciting new SmARtkids Fire Safety QR Code
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 role 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.
And much, much, more!
DONATIONS AND SUPPORT
First Student Bus Company
952-470-5366
5531 Manitou Road
Tonka Bay, MN 55331
Donation of Shuttle Bus and Driver
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
Excelsior Brewing Company
952-474-7837
421 3rdStreet
Excelsior, MN 55331
Safety Barriers
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
Cub Foods Shorewood
952-380-9900
23800 Highway 7
Shorewood, MN 55331
Healthy Food Choices
McDonalds Excelsior
952-474-4998
770ExcelsiorBlvd
Excelsior, MN55331
Healthy Food Choices & Financial support
Caribou Coffee
5663 Manitou Road
Tonka Bay, MN 55331
Coffee and Condiment Donation
Restorations by Highmark
952-882-8904
500 Lake Street
Excelsior, MN
Sparky’s Spray House Sponsor
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
Scheels EdenPrairie
952-826-0067
8301 FlyingCloud Drive
Eden Prairie,MN 55344
Fishing Pond Donations
Jim Douglas Photography
jamesdouglas@hotmail.com
612-7220-4900
jimdouglasphotography.com
Donation of time and talents