Camas-Washougal Fire Department to host open house, health and safety fair

Camas-Washougal Fire Department (CWFD) will host its annual open house and Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Station 42, 4321 N.W. Parker St., 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 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 who joins the event as part of their “Get Ready” emergency preparedness campaign.

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

The free, family friendly event will have something for all ages, including a balloon artist, face painting for children, hot dogs, ice cream and other refreshments.