Hastings Fire Department Hosts Fire Prevention Week open house

By Bruce Karnick

Posted 10/19/23

On Oct. 10, from 7-9 p.m., the Hastings Fire Department (HFD) held its annual open house during Fire Prevention week. Hundreds of area residents descend on the fire department for interactive and …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Attention subscribers

To continue reading, you will need to either log in, using the login form, below, or purchase a new subscription.

If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account and connect your subscription to it by clicking here.

Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.

Hastings Fire Department Hosts Fire Prevention Week open house

On the left, Fire Pup was in the house for pictures with kids and Rosemount brought their fire safety house for kids to crawl through and learn about fire safety.

On the left, Fire Pup was in the house for pictures with kids and Rosemount brought their fire safety house for kids to crawl through and learn about fire safety.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Kids were given the opportunity to explore the various emergency services vehicles used in Hastings and surrounding areas.

Kids were given the opportunity to explore the various emergency services vehicles used in Hastings and surrounding areas.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Dolores Pemble of the Public Safety Committee and Community Service Officer Whitney Rinowski worked the Hastings Police Department table during the Open House event for fire prevention week.

Dolores Pemble of the Public Safety Committee and Community Service Officer Whitney Rinowski worked the Hastings Police Department table during the Open House event for fire prevention week.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Another piece of emergency equipment that kids could explore at the open house.

Another piece of emergency equipment that kids could explore at the open house.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Even young firefighters need to refuel with food. This young man's choice of the moment? Free popcorn served at the Fire Department's Open House.

Even young firefighters need to refuel with food. This young man's choice of the moment? Free popcorn served at the Fire Department's Open House.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Residents gathered around the kitchen fire demonstration. Viewers were shown how to effectively put out a grease fire if one happens on the stovetop.

Residents gathered around the kitchen fire demonstration. Viewers were shown how to effectively put out a grease fire if one happens on the stovetop.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

All of the agencies involved in the Fire Department's Open House event had informational handouts available for guests to bring home.

All of the agencies involved in the Fire Department's Open House event had informational handouts available for guests to bring home.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

One of the most popular pieces of the open house is the firehose. Kids are given the opportunity to operate the firehose.

One of the most popular pieces of the open house is the firehose. Kids are given the opportunity to operate the firehose.

Photo courtesy of the City of Hastings

Posted Thursday, October 19, 2023 1:00 am

By Bruce Karnick

On Oct. 10, from 7-9 p.m., the Hastings Fire Department (HFD) held its annual open house during Fire Prevention week. Hundreds of area residents descend on the fire department for interactive and informative demonstrations, treats, educational materials and the opportunity to get to know members of the Hastings Fire Department, Hastings Police Department (HPD) and the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).

HFD was joined by representatives from the City of Hastings, Dakota Electric, the Public Safety committee, DCSO, HPD, Rosemount Fire Department and others to put on a great community event. Kids and adults were able to explore the emergency vehicles that are used by DCSO, HPD and HFD. They were also able to watch interactive demos from experts on kitchen fires, downed electric lines and more.