Waltham Fire Department Hosts Open House

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Waltham Fire Department is welcoming families to a free open house on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1-4 p.m., at 175 Lexington Street, the Central Fire Station.

The open house, sponsored by Papa Gino’s, is aimed at teaching families fire safety and prevention practices. Participants will receive safety tips such as “stop, drop and roll,” learn how to plan escape routes and how to crawl safely through a smoke-filled room.

In addition, Papa Gino’s provides free pizza and children’s fire safety coloring sheets at the open house.

“This event allows us to reach out to the community and arm local families with fire safety tips and procedures,” said Chief Paul Ciccone in a statement. “Our open house allows families to get together and better prepares them to react if a fire does start.”

The open house is part of a broader community relations campaign sponsored by Papa Gino’s to encourage families to learn about fire safety.