Check out a mosquito district helicopter, climb in a fire truck, and put on firefighting gear as the Cape Coral Fire Department invites families and residents to explore their local fire stations.
“The annual Open House is a fun and exciting way for us to engage the community,” said Fire Chief Ryan Lamb in a press release.
Between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, the department will host meet and greets with firefighters that will allow people to learn more about operations as well as enjoy fun and educational activities and displays for the whole family.
“Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the different aspects of the CCFD, our all-hazards response capabilities, our partnership with other agencies, and our commitment to the well-being of people in our community,” Lamb added.
Here’s where you can participate:
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Station 1- Adoptable dogs, CPR and blood donations
Where: 4610 Coronado Parkway.
The “Save a Life Station” will have Family and Friends CPR instruction, adoptable dogs from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, and United Way Beesley’s Paw Prints will have information on its pet therapy program.
OneBlood will accept blood donations from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Station 2- More K9s and meet police officers
Where: 521 Nicholas Parkway.
Cape Coral Police Department officers (human and K-9) will be onsite with a patrol car from the nearby CCPD Station.
Station 3 – garbage and grapple trucks to explore
Where: 1627 Everest Parkway.
The “Public Works Station” will have vehicles, such as a grapple truck and a garbage truck, from the city’s public works department available for guests to explore.
Station 4 – Marine, dive equipment, meet Coastie
Where: 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The “Water Safety Station” will showcase the department’s marine and dive equipment, and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and its mascot, Coastie, will greet visitors.
Water safety information from Lee Health and the YMCA will also be available.
Station 5 – Monster brush truck, bulldozer, wildlife
Where: 1029 Diplomat Parkway.
The “Wildland Safety Station” is where guests can see the equipment used for fighting brush fires including the CCFD’s monster brush truck, a Florida Fish and Wildlife UTV, and a Florida Forest Service brush truck and bulldozer.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will also have a wildlife artifacts display, and visitors can also meet Forestry’s famous mascot, Smokey!
Station 6 – Car seat checks, helmet fittings
Where: 4540 Chiquita Parkway.
The “Vehicle Safety Station” will have vehicle extrication demonstrations and car seat checks with SafeKids, and the Florida Department of Transportation will celebrate Mobility Week with safe, multimodal transportation information and free bicycle helmet fittings.
Station 7 – Drop in to meet firefighters
Where: 3942 Burnt Store Road N.
Will have fire department open house activities.
Station 8 – Helicopter, mosquitos and bugs
Where: 707 SW 1st St.
The “Don’t Bug Me Station” will have a Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) helicopter and an educational insect display.
Station 9 – Smoke house, facepainting, fingerprinting
Where: 4107 Pelican Blvd.
The “Child Safety Station” will have an inflatable fire safety smoke house for guests to explore, facepainting, 9-1-1 for kids with CCPD Dispatch, kids fingerprinting, and the United Way ReUnite program, which is offered for children and vulnerable adults who may be prone to wandering or becoming lost.
Station 10 – Checkout firehouse, trucks
Where: 3623 Gator Circle West.
Will have fire department open house activities.
Station 11 – Check out ambulance and helicopter
Where: 1038 Burnt Store Road.
The “Lee County EMS Station” will have an ambulance and the LeeFlight helicopter for guests to tour.
Station 12 – Junior firefighters suit up, use hose
Where: 2129 Chiquita Blvd.
The “Junior Firefighter Station” allows kids to don gear and navigate firefighter obstacles such as crawling through a smoky tunnel, using a hose and climbing through a window.
