Fire Safety Month: Fire Department Open Houses & Family Events in MA
October is Fire Safety Month and fire departments across Massachusetts are inviting families to open houses. Enjoy free fire station tours, hands-on activities, and live demonstrations while kids learn life-saving fire safety skills. Check our updated list of local events happening in your community.
What to Expect at a Fire Department Open House
When you visit, you’ll get the chance to:
- Tour the fire station and see where firefighters work and train
- Climb aboard the fire trucks and try out real gear
- Watch live demonstrations that may include fire safety tips, vehicle extrication, and even K9 teams
- Let the kids enjoy games and photo opportunities
- Grab refreshments from food trucks and connect with local community partners
These open houses are a free and family-friendly way to spend a fall day. They also give parents a chance to talk with firefighters about smoke detectors, escape plans, and other important topics.
Why Fire Safety Month Matters
Fire Prevention Month is about more than checking smoke alarms. It is an opportunity to slow down and make sure your family is prepared for emergencies. Kids learn best when they can touch, see, and ask questions, which makes these events the perfect teaching moment. Meeting firefighters face-to-face also helps children feel more comfortable and confident if they ever need to call for help.
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services - Fire Safety for the Public
Here’s a look at fire department open houses happening across our Macaroni KID regions:
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🚒 Upton Fire Open House September 27, 2025
🚒 Sherborn Fire Department Open House September 28, 2025
🚒 Franklin Fire Department Open House October 4, 2025
🚒 Norfolk Fire Department Open House & Ribbon Cutting October 4, 2025
🚒 Seekonk Fire Department Open House October 5, 2025
🚒 Medfield Fire Department Open House October 4, 2025
🚒 Millis Fire Department Open House October 5, 2025
🚒 Taunton Fire Department Open House October 17, 2025
🚒 North Attleboro Fire Department’s Open House October 18, 2025
🚒 Hopkinton Fire Department Open House October 19, 2025
🚒 Dover Fire Open House October 26, 2025
🚒 Bellingham Fire Department Open House November 1, 2025
More to Come!
We’ll continue updating this list as local fire departments announce their open houses. Keep checking back for new dates across Attleboro, Franklin, Milford, Norwood, Walpole, Wrentham, and all of our Macaroni KID towns.
👉 Plus: we’ll be sharing a special Q&A with a local firefighter later this month. They will share what life is like on the job and the most important safety tips for families.
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Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts is packed with fire department open houses, fire station tours, and family-friendly events that make learning about safety fun. Whether you are searching for fire prevention activities in Attleboro, Franklin, and Milford, live fire safety demonstrations in Norwood, Walpole, and Wrentham, or kid-friendly October events in Mansfield, Taunton, Sherborn, and beyond, this guide has you covered. Looking for more ways to practice fire safety at home? Try a family fire drill, use our printable safety checklist, and explore fun activities that help kids feel prepared. Bookmark this page for updates as more departments announce their open houses. Have an event to share? Submit it here and help us spread the word to local families.
