The Munster Fire Department would like to announce their annual Fire Prevention Week and Open House. Fire Prevention Week is October 9th through the 15th. The theme for 2022 is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” During this week, firefighters visit the local schools to share the prevention week theme and fire safety awareness to the students.
On Saturday, October 8th the Fire Department will host their annual Open House. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and is held at Fire Station #2, located at 550 Fisher St. This is a free event and open to the public. We encourage all residents of Munster and surrounding communities to attend and bring their families & friends.
The events of the day will include: a live fire demonstration, rides on the antique fire engine, live extrication demonstrations, fire safety house, informational displays, hands-on training with a fire hose, free literature, door prizes and concessions.
The live house fire demonstration is at 3:00 p.m. An actual 12' X 12' furnished room will be set on fire to show the rapid spread and the devastating effects that fire can have on a structure and its contents.
The importance of leaving a building and not returning during a fire as well as getting out as fast and safely as possible will also be some important safety messages stressed during our demonstration.
The Munster Fire Department is currently seeking donations towards this year’s Fire Prevention Week and Open House. This annual event is funded solely through the generosity of local residents and businesses.
If you would like to donate, checks should be made payable to: THE TOWN OF MUNSTER and mailed to 550 Fisher Street Munster, IN 46321 ATTN: Deputy Chief David Strbjak.
For more information, please contact the Munster Fire Department’s – Fire Prevention Division at (219)836-6960 or email dstrbjak@munster.org or jrebey@munster.org.