North Adams Fire Department Opens Doors To Public
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Fire Department held an open house Wednesday during Fire Prevention Week to allow residents to meet their local firefighters and to promote fire safety.
Fire Director Stephen Meranti said the open house, which is sponsored by Papa Gino's and the National Fire Protection Association, allows the department to open the facility to the public for tours and to check out the equipment.
"We open up to the community and invite them to come down to see what we got for equipment and we let the kids check out the trucks," Meranti said. "It's a way for the community to see what we do and we talk fire safety."
Visitors were welcomed to pizza, refreshments, fire helmets, and were even allowed to spray the fire hose.
"I hope they take away from this a respect for the job some fire education ... This is more for the kids to get them down here so they can see what is going on. It is fun," he said. "But it's not just for the kids we hope the adults learn a few things too."
He said this year's theme is "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm." The program is focused on better educating the public about smoke alarms and the importance of having a working one in all bedrooms, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home.
Meranti said the open house also allows the community the interact with their local fire fighters.
"A lot of the times people see us when we are at our best and they are at their worst so this is a good time to come out and meet the guys and see what we have to offer," Meranti said.
On Saturday, Oct. 10, Adams Fire Department will hold its open house from 1 to 4 and Pittsfield from 11 to 2.
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