The Knoxville Fire Department will host an Open House and Chili Feed on Wednesday, October 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Fire Station located at 305 S. 3rd Street. Captain Jeff DeVoll and Fire Fighter Spencer McCarty with the department tells KNIA/KRLS News the event will feature tours of the station, a fire safety house for kids, obstacle course for kids, as well as  MercyOne helicopter on location. The event is a free will donation event with all proceeds going towards the purchase of equipment needed by the department. For more information contact Knoxville Fire and Rescue.