Fire Prevention Block Party

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will once again host the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Community members are invited to attend the free, fun, family-oriented event that will be held at the IFFD’s Station 1 Headquarters at 343 E Street in Idaho Falls from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.FPW23theme_FB

The event celebrates the kick-off of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14). This year’s theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™” aims at educating everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

During the block party, free hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided for attendees, courtesy of the Community Food Basket Idaho Falls.

Also in attendance will be the INL Fire Department, Central Fire District, and the BLM/Forest Service. The Red Cross will offer safety tips on home preparedness, safety plans, and smoke detector installation.

Music from Idaho Central Credit Union’s “green machine,” will entertain kids while they put on kid-sized turnout gear, spray water, and navigate through a fire safety trailer.

New this year, the Chaplains of Idaho will bring their K9 fire safety education dogs, Polka and Pepper. These two sweet and energetic dogs have been trained to show kids how to drop to their knees and crawl under smoke; how to stop, drop, and roll; and how to call out for firefighters during a fire and not be afraid of them in their turnout gear. 

Add all of that to free face painting, fire engine displays, and other activities, and you have a perfect educational evening out with the family!