Newmarket, Ontario, September 12, 2024 - Central York Fire Services (CYFS) invites Aurora and Newmarket residents to the annual Open House on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 4-5 (300 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora, ON). The annual Open House is an opportunity for the community to get to know their local fire department and learn more about simple but important actions everyone can take to prevent fires at home. The event is in recognition of Fire Prevention Week (October 6 -12) which focuses on the importance of having working smoke alarms in homes.

Stop by for morning coffee and donuts, BBQ hot dogs, Tim Hortons Express Train, arts and crafts, prizes, games, "Sparky the Fire Dog", interactive fire safety activities, demonstrations and much more! It's an educational event the kids will love!

New this year, CYFS is offering a Dunk Tank for Good! Purchase three balls for $5 with all proceeds donated to the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation which aims to prevent carbon monoxide tragedies.

When:

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live firefighter demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Where:

300 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora