October 3, 2024

Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair 2024

Activities, demonstrations, displays, fire truck rides

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

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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

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