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NISSWA — Residents and families received a look into life as a firefighter during the Nisswa Fire Department's annual open house Tuesday, Oct. 11, during Fire Prevention Week.
Kids in attendance had the opportunity to inspect the fire department’s vehicles and equipment, operate a fire hose and even extinguish a controlled fire at the event.
Firefighters and department staff were on hand to answer questions about the work, serve hot dogs and put on demonstrations, including showing the dangers of trying to extinguish a grease fire with water.
Earlier that day, Nisswa firefighters drove trucks to Nisswa Elementary School to spray the building as students watched outside.
They then went in the gym to show students how they look in full gear, and Assistant Fire Chief Joe Hall shared a fire safety message.
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Fire trucks traveled back to the fire hall with sirens screaming, lights flashing and kindergartners on board, which is an annual trek. At the fire hall the students received red plastic fire hats and a tour of the fire hall and equipment.
