Strongsville Fire Hosting Open House For Residents

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville Fire Department Headquarters will welcome residents during an open house on October 20. Residents can get a tour of the station, learn about fire safety, discover the differences between fire trucks and take part in educational activities like fire extinguisher training.

The open house will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., according to Strongsville Fire Chief Jack Draves. Residents can simply show up at the Fire Headquarters, 17000 Prospect Road, and then take part in the activities.

During the open house, residents can spray a fire hose or try the firefighter obstacle course.

The Strongsville Fire Department open house comes after fire prevention week, which ran October 6 through October 12. Draves said residents should ensure they have working smoke detectors and have a plan to get out of their house quickly if a fire should start.

"Fires have changed over the years—they burn faster and hotter. They burn faster and hotter because of the amount of plastics and other chemicals in our homes. You may have as little as two minutes to safely escape from the time the smoke alarms sounds. It’s important everyone know what to do and how to safely escape. Time is of the essence," Draves said.

Building an escape plan and knowing how to prevent fires will also be discussed during the department's open house. Residents can learn all about fire safety and how to keep their loved ones protected.