Meet Sparky at the fire department open house
Kids will have a chance to meet Sparky the Fire Dog on Thursday.
In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), the Austin Fire Department is hosting its annual open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. An extinguisher station for people to practice using fire extinguishers will be available, as well as a station with a small building that kids can spray water on. A kitchen fire safety display will be set up, and the public can tour the fire station and take a close-up look at the fire engines.
And, of course, kids can meet Sparky the Fire Dog.