Prospect Fire Department

The Prospect Fire Department's annual community event is a fantastic opportunity for kids to get up close with real fire trucks and meet local heroes. Children can climb aboard fire engines, try on firefighter gear, and learn essential fire safety lessons through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities that make safety education exciting and memorable.

• ✓Climbing aboard real fire trucks and sitting in the driver's seat
• ✓Meeting local firefighters and learning about their important work
• ✓Trying on child-sized firefighter gear including helmets and jackets
• ✓Interactive fire safety demonstrations and educational activities
• ✓Seeing firefighting equipment and tools up close

1. 1.Arrive early in the event window as lines to climb on fire trucks can get long, especially during peak afternoon hours
2. 2.Bring a camera for memorable photo opportunities with your kids sitting in the driver's seat of a fire truck
3. 3.Dress kids in comfortable clothes they can move in, as they'll be climbing in and out of vehicles
4. 4.Ask firefighters about scheduling a station tour if you miss the annual event - many departments offer group visits year-round
5. 5.Bring noise-reducing headphones for sensitive little ones as sirens and alarms can be demonstrated during the event

Attend during the annual community event day, typically held in the fall (often during Fire Prevention Week in October). Arrive within the first hour of the event opening to avoid peak crowds and ensure your kids get plenty of time exploring the trucks.

This is a free community event, and parking is available on-site. Check the Prospect Fire Department's social media or website for the exact date and time of the annual event, as it's typically held once per year.

This is an annual event typically held once per year, often during Fire Prevention Week in October. Check with the department in advance for the current year's scheduled date. The event may be cancelled or postponed in case of emergency calls or severe weather.

Head to local family-friendly restaurants in Prospect for a post-event meal, or pack snacks and drinks in your car as this is a brief community event without on-site food vendors.