Newly renovated Pullman fire dept. plans open house

Pullman Fire Department will have an open house at its newly renovated Station 2, at Terre View and North Grand, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will be able to talk to the Whitcom dispatchers who operate the 9-1-1 system for the area and representatives of hospice will be in attendance. Firefighters will demonstrate training and conduct fire extinguisher classes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For children, Sparky, a pedal fire truck, a tunnel, a chance to put water on a burning house, an obstacle course and balloons will be offered.

Infant seat checks and a representative on site to answer questions on ambulance billing will also be on the agenda.

A recruiting table will be set up for those who might have an interest in joining the department reserves.