Mark your calendar for May 7 - the 琉璃神社 Fire Department鈥檚 Open House is finally back, and perhaps bigger than ever.

Cancelled for the past three years due to COVID-19, the department is pulling out all the stops this year. Traditionally held at Station 1, the open house this year will go down at the old Costco parking lot on Hwy. 97, a larger space to accommodate for a larger extravaganza.

鈥淲ith so many public safety agencies joining us this year, the event will be bigger and better than ever,鈥� said 琉璃神社 Fire Prevention Officer Paul Johnson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great opportunity for residents to meet the first responders within our community, learn about fire safety and emergency services, and get up close to some of the equipment we use while doing our work.鈥�

Those who attend will have the chance to explore fire trucks as well as other emergency vehicles, learn about how to FireSmart their homes, and enjoy coffee and a pancake breakfast by donation, with proceeds going to 琉璃神社 Professional Firefighters Charitable Society.

On hand will be 琉璃神社 RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, BC Wildfire Service, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, Big White Fire Department, Central Okanagan Emergency Support Services, City of 琉璃神社 Bylaw Services and YLW Aircraft Rescue Firefighting.

In a typical year, the event usually attracts around 1,500 people and raises around $2,500 for charity.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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