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York County Fire Prevention Month Events and Activities

By Sarah Frane Editor-Publisher Macaroni Kid York October 6, 2023

October is National Fire Prevention Month and Fire Companies across York County are gearing up to host their annual open house and fire prevention month activities. Check out our list of all things Fire Prevention-related below and be sure to check back often, we will be adding more events as they are posted!

 



October 9


York Area United Fire & Rescue

York Area United Fire & Rescue is having an open house at our headquarters station 89-1 on October 9th from 6 PM to 8 PM. The station is located at 50 Commons Drive York Pa.

Come on out to station 89-1 and meet your firefighters and talk to them about what they do and learn alot about fire safety and prevention. There will be :

Hotdogs and snacks

activities for the kids

Fire extinguisher trainer for Adults

The Palmer Dollhouse where we demonstrate how fire can travel through the home and ways we can help slow the process. 

Safe Kids of York will be on site to assist with any questions on car seat safety

And Possibly 2 Antique fire engines to admire along with the modern engines

Plenty of educational handouts for the kids and adults alike

So come on out and have a little fun while you learn about fire safety!!


October 13 

Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Join us for our annual Open House October 13 from 5pm-8pm! In addition to our open house activities, we will be hosting our final Food Truck Friday event of the year, a Trunk or Treat, and live entertainment too! 



October  14 


North Codorus Twp. Fire Company

Come on out to our annual Fire Prevention Open House from 10-2. Take a tour of our station, let the kids play in the bounce house and fire truck rides. Most importantly meet the men and women that help protect your community! Light refreshments provided.


Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company 

Join us for our annual Fire Prevention Open House and Fall Fest! 

Activities include crafts, food, and a car show. 


Friendship Fire Company of Hellam

The Friendship Fire Company of Hellam (Co. 21) celebrates 100 years of volunteer service (1923-2023) with a community event on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Noon to 4 PM during 2023 Fire Prevention Week. It will begin with a parade of emergency apparatus from several mutual aid Fire Companies through Hallam Borough. A ceremony will mark the event with remarks by Company officers and area officials, followed by recognition of active and life members. It will conclude with a traditional Housing Ceremony when firefighters will roll their recently purchased engine into the Firehouse. After the ceremony, members will serve refreshments, and give apparatus and station tours behind the station. A family friendly event, it will include a fire prevention dog and a police K-9 unit demonstration. 




October 15



Laurel Fire Company #1 - Windsor PA

Join us from 1:00pm-4:00pm for our Annual Fire Prevention Open House! 

Activities include: 

Fire Truck Bounce House and Slide
Fun for both the kids and adults


Fire Extinguisher Live Fire Training
Learn the technique to properly and effectively use a fire
extinguisher.


Kids House Fire Prop
Kids get to use a hose to "put out the fire".


Pumpkin Decorating
We'll supply the pumpkins and markers, just bring your
creative ideas.


Fire Engine Tours
We'll have our apparatus opened up and ready for you to
look through. Feel free to ask questions, we carry a lot of
specialized equipment.


Fire Station Tours
You may or may not have heard or seen, but we have been
making upgrades to the station. Come in and see what we
have done.


Food for all
We will again be having free food for all to enjoy.


Fire Safety House
This is a trailer that is specifically designed for instruction of
home fire safety.

Pennsylvania State Police will be on site to perform child car seat safety inspections and will have take home child identification kits.


Goat Snuggling Corral
Come hang out with the goats. They are super friendly and
love the attention.


Hands Only CPR Training
In cooperation with the American Heart Association we will be
offering four classes intended to instruct the general public
on what to do in the event of a sudden Cardiac Arrest. The
Chain of Survival depends heavily on the first two steps and
this is where you can make the difference. These are short
classes and are meant to give you the information you will
need. These classes are great for kids as well.

The class times start at 1:00, 1:15, 1:45 and 2:00

Class size is limited and require
registration.

The registration link is:

http://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0944ABA829A3F4C43...


Stop the Bleed Training
In cooperation with the Wakefield Training Institute we will be
offering two classes intended to instruct the general public on
techniques to stop life threatening bleeds. You will learn 3
different techniques to control bleeding that can help you
save a life. As a service to the community, the Wakefield
Training Institute has agreed to wave the fees associated with
this class.

Times for these classes will be 2:30 and 3:15.

The registration link is:

http://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0944ABA829A3F4C43...

These classes are being sponsored by Primo Pizza by Ryan. Primo's Pizza by Ryan will be on site and providing pizza slices as a thank you from him and his staff for taking the time to learn these important skills.


Many thanks go out to those who have donated time, product or shared their training equipment with us to help make this event possible.

Rutter’s
Martin's Snacks
White Rose Safety, LLC
UTZ Quality Foods
Jose De Latore
Primo's Pizza by Ryan
Southern Area Fire and Rescue (SAFER)
West Manchester Township Fire Department
Eureka Volunteer Fire Department
American Heart Association
Wakefield Training Institute

November 4


 Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue - SAFER

Mark your calendar Saturday November 4th. Our annual open house will be from 10-2.
The open house will have kids actvities, fire truck rides, bounce house fire extinguisher training and more.
Come support your local fire company at our Dallastown Station. It's Christmas in Dallastown and we will have vendors set up in our station.




Know of an event we missed? Email us the info here and we'll be sure to add it!