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Learn safety with local fire and police departments

The Signal Mountain Fire and Police Departments will host an open house event with informational demonstrations.

May 15, 2023 • 
Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Signal Mountain Fire Department

Learn about fire precautions in a safe environment.

Photo provided by the Signal Mountain Police Department

Want to learn ways you can keep our community safe?

The Signal Mountain Fire and Police Departments will host an Open House event on Saturday, June 3. Folks can head to the Signal Mountain Fire Department location at 1111 Ridgeway Ave. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for informational demonstrations and activities.

Here are some examples of what you can expect from the event:

  • Residential sprinkler + extrication demonstrations
  • Seat belt demonstrator ride
  • Tennessee Highway Patrol simulators
  • Impaired driving course
  • Police cars and fire truck displays + tours
  • Meet your local law enforcement officers + firefighters (and Sparky the Firedog)
  • Giveaways for the kiddos
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