Annual Community Open House at Tolland Fire Training Center

Event Date: 
Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 10:00am

On Saturday, October 21, 2017 The Tolland Fire Department, Inc. will host its Annual Community Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fire Training Center, 191 Merrow Road (across from Meeting House Commons). 

The Open House will feature displays of the department’s firefighting, rescue and emergency medical equipment.  TFD volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel will be available to explain how various specialized items of equipment, including the Jaws of Life, are used to protect our Town.  Many of the department’s trucks and an ambulance will be open to the public, making the event particularly appealing for young children. 

This event offers a convenient opportunity for adult Town residents who are interested in volunteering as a firefighter or EMT with the Tolland Fire Department, Inc., to talk with current department members about training with the department and the sense of satisfaction that may be derived from providing a valuable service to their neighbors and the Tolland community.  

As part of its corporate commitment to fire safety, Papa Gino’s Pizza of Vernon will again provide free pizza for those who visit the Open House, starting at noon.  Other light refreshments will be provided throughout the Open House.  There will also be a drawing for door prizes at the conclusion of the event.