The Knoxville Fire Department Open House is today from 5-7 p.m. The open house will be in conjunction with National EMS Week, which is May 21-27.

Officials at the fire department invite people to help them celebrate EMS Week. The event will include truck tours, Crisis Canines of the Midlands, Mercy Two Helicopter and EMS agencies.

Battalion Chief of EMS, Justin Smith tells KNIA/KRLS News. “This year, like year’s in the past, we have an event during EMS Week. Where we try to invite the community out to shed light on what we  do here in EMS. The theme of the year is called “Rising to the Challenge.”

There will also be special guests. Tacos will be served.