The Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue Department is hosting its annual Safety Day in the Prairie event on
Saturday, September 10, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The event is
free, open to the public, and invites guests to visit Pleasant Prairie Fire Station #1, located at 3801 Springbrook Road.
"This is an opportunity for residents to meet their firefighters and learn about the varied functions and duties carried out by the Fire & Rescue Department," said Craig Roepke, Chief of Fire & Rescue. "Firefighters go through frequent training to update and learn new skills to make sure that they are prepared for the numerous types of emergencies they encounter daily."
Safety Day in the Prairie will feature:
• Fire station tours and safety house exhibits
• Rescue demonstrations
• 100-foot aerial ladder truck tours
• Ambulances, police squads, and Public Works equipment vehicles
• Special appearance from Flight for Life helicopter and the flight crew
• Fire & Rescue meet and greet
• Presentations from law enforcement
• The Historical Society 1935 Fire Truck Restoration Fundraiser
• Complimentary refreshments and more!
Safety Day in the Prairie is sponsored by the Pleasant Prairie Fire Rescue Association, Inc. and made possible through the generous donations of individuals and corporations in the Village. More information is available by calling Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue at 262.694.8027.
Safety Day is held in advance of Fire Prevention Month in October. Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue encourages all residents to have a fire safety plan and discuss fire safety with all members of the household.