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Camas-Washougal Fire Department to host open house, safety fair Sept. 28

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The Camas-Washougal Fire Department (CWFD) will host its annual open house and safety fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at CWFD Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St., in Camas. 

The day’s events will include live kitchen fire demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., an interactive vehicle fire suppression demonstration at 11:15 a.m., a house fire simulation with sprinkler demonstration at 11:45 a.m., a vehicle extrication demonstration at 12:45 p.m., and a Clark County Sheriff’s K9 unit exhibition at 1:15 p.m. 

Local agencies and businesses will have exhibits focused on health, safety and emergency preparedness, including NW Natural, which joins the event each year as part of the company’s “Get Ready” emergency preparedness campaign.

Exhibits will include fire extinguisher demonstrations, emergency preparedness tips for families and information on accessing community support after a crisis.

This free community event is family friendly with something for all ages.  There will be a balloon twister and face painting for the children, and ice cream, hot dogs and treats available for all.