The Knoxville Fire Department held an Open House Wednesday, October 12th in recognition of Fire Prevention Week.

There were inflatables for the children. Mercy One was scheduled to be at the event, but the weather turned and the helicopter wasn’t able to be at the event. There were tours available of the fire station. The fire department trucks were parked outside the station for people to view.

The fire department is starting up an Explorer program for those between the age of 10 and 20. Literature was available for those interested in becoming a firefighter.

A chili feed, free will donation, was also available for those in attendance. The meal also included  a cinnamon roll.