Annual Open House
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Fire Station #1 – 1300 Burnett Avenue
Event Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Sensory-Friendly Hour
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | General Admission
Join Us for a Day of Fun & Fire Safety!
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025), the Ames Fire Department invites you to our annual Open House—a community-favorite event filled with hands-on activities, safety demonstrations, and family fun!
Sensory-Friendly Hour (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
We’re dedicated to making this event accessible for everyone! This special hour offers a calm and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism or sensory processing disorders. Activities will be quieter, crowds smaller, and stimuli reduced to create a comfortable experience for all.
What to Expect
Explore a variety of interactive stations and activities designed to educate and engage attendees of all ages:
- Spray a fire hose at our house prop
- Win a prize by answering fire safety questions at the Plinko® Game
- Learn how to use a fire extinguisher
- Identify fire hazards in our interactive Hazard House
- Tour our fire trucks and check out the latest equipment
- Step inside an ambulance and meet a Mary Greeley Medical Center Paramedic
- Find your home on our map and have a fire fighter explain how we would get there in an emergency
- Meet a dispatcher and find out what happens when you call 911
- Learn and practice "Stop, Drop, and Roll"
- Take a guided tour of the fire station (Note: The second floor is not ADA accessible)
- See how much you've grown year after year with our life-sized Sparky measuring board
- Meet an Ames Police Officer and get an up-close look at their squad car
- Pose for a fun fire pole photo op
- Check out our technical rescue equipment and learn how firefighters handle emergency situations
Freddie and Sparky will be at the event to meet visitors and take photos!
Mark Your Calendar & Join the Fun!
This is a FREE event open to all members of the community. Whether you're a child excited to meet a firefighter or an adult looking to learn fire safety tips, there’s something for everyone.
Save the date: Saturday, October 11, 2025!
Location: Fire Station #1 – 1300 Burnett Avenue
We can’t wait to see you there!