Youth Fire Safety Camp:

The Youth Fire Safety Camp is an annual event that occurs in June for ages 8-12 years old held at Fire Station #1. The morning session consist of an antique fire truck display, live fire extinguisher training, puppet show, educational materials, and a bouncy house. Lunch is served and the afternoon session consists of firefighting related activities such as bucket brigade, fire hose pull, and a mini firefighter's challenge. Participants bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet...there is lots of water.

Fire Department Open House:

The Fire Department Open House is an annual event that occurs in June for the base population held at Fire Station #1. There is an antique fire truck on display along with other fire trucks and equipment for viewing. Other things planned are a Flight for Life Helicopter, Wings of Blue, Security Forces equipment display and working dog demonstration, Mountain Rescue equipment, Fire Wise display, Rocky Mountain Ambulance, Vehicle extrication and or live fire demonstration. Lunch is served, a bouncy house, a water slide and fire prevention educational material available.

Fire Prevention Week:

Fire Prevention Week is a national program that occurs during the week (from Sunday to Saturday) around October 9. It commemorates the great Chicago fire of 1871. The Fire Department displays educational posters and banners at various locations, make visits to the Youth center, Child Development Center and Annex and Douglass Valley Elementary school. There is a fire truck and fire prevention educational displays at the Base Exchange, and the Fire Department offers live fire extinguisher training and fire evacuation drills during this week upon request.