Fire department open house set for tonight

Fire Marshal Brian Reed showed students at East Elementary School how his firefighting gear works during a briefing Oct. 1. Reed made similar visits to each of the city's elementary schools as well as local daycare centers.

An open house Thursday evening will culminate a week-long observance aimed at promoting fire prevention and encouraging people to check smoke detectors in their homes.

The Mountain Home Fire Department's annual open house will run from 5-8 p.m. at Station One located behind Paul's Market.

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