Doylestown Firefighters Invite Public To Fire Prevention Open House

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Doylestown firefighters will be raising fire prevention awareness at a free open house on Sunday, October 15.

Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 at 68 Shewell Avenue, Doylestown, will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Open house events include a scavenger hunt around the firehouse and a party to celebrate the 100th birthday of the company's Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine.

Also featured will be lessons on stop, drop and roll; a chance for the kids and adults to use a hose line to extinguish a pretend fire; games; fire prevention literature; and an opportunity to meet and greet the firefighters. You can also learn about becoming a member.

This year’s Fire Prevention Month theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention!” focuses on cooking safety and works to educate the public about simple but important steps they can take to help reduce the risk of fire when cooking at home.

• Always keep a close eye on what you’re cooking. For foods with longer cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to help monitor them carefully.
• Clear the cooking area of combustible items and keep anything that can burn, such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, and paper towels.
• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
• Create a “kid and pet-free zone” of at least three feet (one meter) around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.