PAWLET VT — The Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department will hold an Open House event on Saturday July 7, from Noon to 4:00pm. P.M. The firehouse is located at 155 Vt. Rt. 133 in Pawlet Village. The purpose of the Open House is to educate our community about home fire safety and get to know your fire department. Because home fires are panic-inducing, we strongly encourage families with young children to attend this event to receive information about fire prevention and escape.

Firefighters will describe and demonstrate common firefighting equipment including breathing apparatus as well as the operation of fire trucks. The event will feature a Fire Safety Trailer which encompasses fire safety skills stations where all ages use "hands- on practice" to learn how to eliminate fire hazards.

Literature and displays regarding home fire safety will be made available to the public. Children will also have the opportunity to "spray water" from a fire house and receive prizes.