ALTON - The Alton Fire Department has an Open House scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 at Fire Station 1 located at 333 E. 20th St. in Alton.

"The Alton Fire Department takes great pride in doing our best to provide a safe community for Alton’s residents and visitors," Alton Fire Chief Jessie Jemison said. "Please stop by Fire Station 1 located at 333 E. 20th St. and have a free bowl of award-winning chili and a hot dog and learn a few tips on fire safety along the way."

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The Open House will include Fire Prevention Activities such as:

Live Burns

Arial Ladder Set up and water flow

Smoke house

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Apparatus Display

Fire Extinguisher Demo

Face Painting

Games

Lucas 2 Demo

Firefighter Donning Gear and SCBA

Attendance Prizes

"The Open House invitation is extended to all Alton area residents," Jemison said. "We believe that a better-prepared community is a safer community.”

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