Located: front of the firehouse

• Sit in a firefighter’s seat and explore the inside of a fire truck

• Explore the compartments of a fire engine and look at all the tools

• Operate a thermal imaging camera

Located: inside the apparatus bay

• Learn about Operation EDITH 

• Learn about calling 9-1-1 in an emergency

• Learn about smoke detectors

• See a firefighter’s gear and equipment

• Experience wearing firefighting gear

Located: back of the firehouse

• Learn about different extinguishers

• Learn about the PASS approach to operating an extinguisher

• Experience activating a water extinguisher

Located: back of the firehouse

• Experience spraying water from a hose

• Knock down the cone to hit the target

Located: inside the firehouse kitchen

• Learn about common kitchen fire hazards and home electrical hazards

• Learn how to properly extinguish a grease fire and how to avoid electrical hazards

Located: backyard

• Watch an actual live fire demonstration comparing two 8x8-foot cells, one with a home sprinkler system and one without, to highlight the impact of fire on each.

• Sponsored by the Connecticut Fire Sprinkler Coalition, the demonstration emphasizes the life-saving and property-protecting benefits of home fire sprinkler systems.

Located: front of firehouse

• Wolcott Fire Marshal’s Office

• Wolcott Ambulance Association

• Wolcott Police Department

• CT State Fire Marshal’s Office

Located: inside the small apparatus bay

• Free Flu Vaccines provided by Chesprocott Health District

• Ages 6 months +

• ID and insurance card required (parent present for minors)