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Please be informed that Bukit Batok Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House from 30 Sep 2023 to Feb 2025. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations that are available for visits.

Booking of consultation services for Civil Defence Shelter, Fire Code, Hazardous Material and Site Inspection will be available online from 1 Dec 2023. Please visit SCDF E-Services to book appointments online.

W.e.f. 1 Apr 2024 onwards, refresher training for Fire Station Emergency Medical Technicians will be enhanced and the In Camp Training period will be extended from 19 to 23 days. Please check with your Deputy Commander Fire Station or unit for more info.

Please be informed that Tuas Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House from 27 Apr 2024 to 25 May 2024. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations available for visits.

Please be informed that Central Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House on 1 Jun 2024. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations that are available for visits.

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Learn life-saving skills through interactive and fun-filled activities at SCDF's Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, Emergency Preparedness Centre and Fire Stations.

Please note that mask-wearing is optional for all visitors of SCDF Establishments.

Fire Station Open House

Dear Visitors,

Members of the public can visit our Fire Station Open House in person. Guided tours are available at the Fire Stations listed below for members of the public on Saturday mornings over two time slots – 9.00am to 9.50am or 10.00am to 10.50am:

• Clementi 
• Bishan 
• Sentosa 
• Tampines 
• Jurong 
• Bukit Batok*

Visitors to our Fire Station can look forward to the following during the guided tour:

• Introduction to the Open House;
• Introduction to Emergency Vehicles and their capabilities;
• Demo on donning the full protective gear;
• Demo on using various equipment/appliances; and
• Photo taking

You are encouraged to make an online booking. This will enable our fire stations to plan ahead and provide guests with the best visitor experience. Walk-in visitors without an online booking will be allowed entry depending on the availability of visitor slots.

We seek your understanding that in the event of a fire station turnout to firefighting and/or rescue emergencies, the fire station visit may have to be terminated.

Click here to make a booking .  (Please note that the booking form is only available on Mondays-Fridays from 9.00am to 5.00pm (excluding Public Holidays).

*Please note that no pets are allowed to enter the Fire Station.

*Please be informed that Bukit Batok Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House from 30 Sep 2023 to Feb 2025. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations available for visits.

*Please be informed that Tuas Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House from 27 Apr 2024 to 25 May 2024. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations available for visits.

*Please be informed that Central Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House on 1 Jun 2024. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations available for visits.

*Please be informed that Alexandra Fire Station will not be hosting the weekly Saturday Fire Station Open House on 22 Jun 2024. Please refer to the list of other Fire Stations available for visits.

Virtual Fire Station Open House

The virtual Fire Station group visit is conducted from 10.00am to 10.30am and will be hosted by one of the Fire Stations listed below:

• Jurong Island
• West Coast Marine
• Brani Marine

Click here to view which Fire Station is hosting the virtual group visits and to register for a virtual group visit.

NOTE: Tuas View Fire Station is not available for both physical or virtual Fire Station visit.

Emergency Preparedness Centre (EPC) & Civil Defence Heritage Gallery (CDHG)

Emergency Preparedness Centre

The 280m2 EPC is the first of its kind purpose-built centre in Singapore which utilizes highly visual and interactive exhibits to impart emergency preparedness knowledge and skills to its visitors of all ages. Some of these exhibits include the fire extinguisher simulator which discharges water onto a video wall depicting a few incipient fire scenarios as well as interactive mannequins for visitors to try out the Heimlich manoeuvre and CPR procedure.

[Note: The EPC is suitable for those aged 10 years and above]

Civil Defence Heritage Gallery

Embark on a tour of the past and learn about the latest firefighting and rescue technology developed and used by the SCDF. 

There are customised interactive stations for a close-up experience of what firefighters and rescuers undergo in an operation.

Request for Emergency Preparedness Centre/ Civil Defence Heritage Gallery Visit

Click here to request a visit to Emergency Preparedness Centre or Civil Defence Heritage Gallery .

Kindly note that the CDHG and EPC are closed on Mondays.

Civil Defence Virtual Heritage Gallery

Step inside our Civil Defence Heritage Gallery and embark on a journey covering the history, evolution and development of Civil Defence in Singapore, at your own time and convenience. SCDF presents to you our very own virtual heritage gallery tour.

How it works

• Navigate your way through the gallery by clicking on the white circles located floor.
• Click on the circular indicators to view the content
• Click on the content once again to enlarge the view

Click here to view the Civil Defence Virtual Heritage Gallery.

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Fire Station Tours For Kids At SCDF Fire Stations In Singapore

Fun learning @ scdf fire stations.

SCDF Fire Stations are welcoming visitors once again! Have little ones who love firefighting and are constantly constructing fire stations at home? Visit a fire station today and have them learn about the daily operations of a Fire Station, the different roles of SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force), and the Civil Defence system manned by personnel on round-the-clock standby.

Look forward to:

• Introduction to the Open House;
• Introduction to Emergency Vehicles and their capabilities;
• Demo on donning the full protective gear;
• Demo on using various equipment/appliances; and
• Photo taking

Selected Fire Stations are open for visits by members of the public on Saturday mornings over two time slots which are 9:00am to 9:50am or 10:00am to 10:50am. Both timeslots are guided tours.

Visitors are to remain masked up throughout the visit.

Walk-ins are allowed, but groups of 10 pax or more will be required to make a pre-booking. This is important in enabling the stations to make the necessary plans and give our guests the best visitor experience possible.  Click here to view the list of Fire Stations available for visits and make a group booking .

Click here to register for virtual group visits of fire stations on Saturdays from 10:00am to 10:30am .

Where To Find It:​

• Fire Station Tours
• Selected SCDF fire stations
• https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/community-volunteers/visit-scdf-establishments

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SCDF Fire Stations Open House is Back so Families can visit again every Saturday! (No Pre-booking Required)

After a 2-year break due to the pandemic, SCDF's Fire Stations Open House are BACK!

Starting from this Saturday, 30 April 2022 , 17 Fire Stations around Singapore will be opened to the public every Saturday in two time slots – from 9.00am to 9.50am and 10.00am to 10.50am .

If you are visiting in group sizes of less than 10 pax, walk-ins are allowed. No pre-booking of slots required.

What to expect at the Fire Station Open House? Kids (and adults) will be able to meet the SCDF firefighters and paramedics, and learn more on how SCDF responds to emergencies.

In addition, kids will get the chance to get up close and learn more about SCDF's fleet of emergency vehicles.

Who knows? They may get a chance to clamber onto a real fire engine or even spray the water hose too!

Which was what Ash did eons ago. 😆

The listed fire stations with Open House are:

Alexandra Fire Station (3 Queensway S149073)

Ang Mo Kio Fire Station (2874 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 S569783)

Bishan Fire Station (1 Marymount Lane S574029)

Bukit Batok Fire Station (80 Bukit Batok Road S658072)

Central Fire Station (62 Hill Street S179367)

Changi Fire Station (491 Upper Changi Road S468965)

Clementi Fire Station (Commonwealth Avenue West S129577)

Jurong Fire Station (22 Jurong West Street 26, S648126)

Kallang Fire Station (2 Guillemard Close, S397623)

Marina Bay Fire Station (70 Marina View, S018962)

Paya Lebar Fire Station (91 Ubi Avenue 4, S408827)

Punggol Fire Station (151 Punggol Central S828727)

Sengkang Fire Station (50 Buangkok Drive S545064)

Tampines Fire Station (1 Tampines Industrial Avenue 3 S528777)

Tuas Fire Station (7 Tuas Road S638483)

Woodlands Fire Station (1 Woodlands Industrial Park D Street 2 S738782)

Yishun Fire Station (533 Yishun Industrial Park, A S768774)

For groups of 10 or more, please register for the visit at this link . Do note that the maximum number of pax for each group booking is 40 pax.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SCDF Fire Stations Open House

Dates: Every Saturday (from 30 April 2022 onwards)

Timings: Two time slots – from 9.00am to 9.50am AND 10.00am to 10.50am

Venue: Refer to list of Fire Stations above

*No pre-booking required if you are visiting in group sizes of less than 10 pax

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Central Fire Station

One of the oldest existing fire station's in Singapore, the Central Fire Station is loaded with a rich history, massive architectural beauty and interactive tours. Bring your family for an infamous tour and become immersed in previous missions and rich Singapore service history.

This brick building dressed in red and white accents was built in 1908. Still being used today, the watchtower is now a living quarter for working firemen.

On Saturday mornings the fire station crew lets children 'test' their equipment, allowing them to climb into the trucks, holding the water hoses, ride on the engines and take pictures. The friendly firemen will be there to explain and answer all the curious questions from the children.

After all outdoor fun, make sure to have some time left to visit the Civil Defense Heritage Gallery, which is a small fire-fighting museum that houses historical artifacts along with interactive games and activities on the second leve.

The museum is open from 10am - 5pm Tuesdays to Sundays. The fire station is only open for the public on Saturdays from 9 to 11am.

Admission is free.

62 Hill Street , Singapore , Civic-District , 179367

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The Central Fire Station is the oldest surviving fire station in Singapore. Situated not far from the Armenian Church  and the Former Hill Street Police Station , the iconic building is a living monument to the local firefighting force.

Frequent Outbreaks of Fire

In nineteenth-century Singapore, fire outbreaks were rampant in Singapore and were a major problem for the British Administration. This was because many houses were built using flammable materials such as wood and attap, which posed a serious fire hazard. Moreover, their close proximity to one another also meant that fires could spread very quickly.

Early firefighting squads consisted of poorly trained men, including soldiers, convicts, and volunteers. It was only in 1888 that the first organised team of firefighters, the Singapore Fire Brigade, was established, and the first purpose-built fire station was constructed on Cross Street. G. P. Owen, then Secretary of the Singapore Cricket Club, was appointed the founding superintendent of the Singapore Fire Brigade.

New Era for the Singapore Fire Brigade

In 1904, a professional firefighter named Montague W. Pett arrived from England and succeeded Owen as Superintendent of the Singapore Fire Brigade. Under Pett’s leadership, the poorly trained firefighting force was transformed into a modern fire brigade. He championed the building of the Central Fire Station as he believed that a modern, well-equipped fire station was necessary for a town. Construction of the new fire station commenced at the foot of Fort Canning Hill on Hill Street in 1908.

The Central Fire Station was completed in 1909. It boasted a squad of fully motorised fire trucks which effectively replaced the outdated horse-drawn engines. The new fire engines were developed and produced by the famous London steam engine manufacturer Merryweathers & Sons. They greatly enhanced the efficiency of the local fire service in their response to emergencies.

In addition, the fire station also provided accommodation for the firefighters. Drills and exercises could be conducted on the large parade square within the compound.

Second World War

As the threat of war loomed, the British Administration formed the Auxiliary Fire Service in 1939 to strengthen the local firefighting force and to deal with any possible wartime emergencies such as air raids. The Central Fire Station’s red-and-white brickwork was painted over with camouflage paint in an attempt to conceal the building from enemy bomber pilots. Nevertheless, the fire station sustained numerous direct hits from falling bombs.

When Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942, most of the fire brigade’s European members were marched off to Changi Prison as prisoners-of-war. Those who remained in the force carried on with their duties under the direction of Victor G. Donough, who served as Superintendent at the Central Fire Station during the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945).

Response to Emergencies

The Central Fire Station continued to function after the war. Firefighters based in this historic fire station were involved in various national emergencies and rescue operations that hit post-war and post-independent Singapore. These included the ravaging fires at Bukit Ho Swee in 1961 and the disastrous collapse of Hotel New World in 1986.

Architecture

Designed by William Ferguson, the building’s red-and-white rusticated façade is a distinctive characteristic of what is commonly known as ‘blood-and-bandage’ architecture. In the case of the Central Fire Station, this feature coincidentally and aptly underscores the firefighters’ work mission to rescue and save. The ‘blood’ points to the exposed red bricks on the façade, while the ‘bandage’ refers to the plaster layovers that are painted white. This architectural style was popularised during the Edwardian era (1901–1910).

Another outstanding feature of the fire station is its impressive lookout tower, which rises to a height of about 110 feet (34 metres). A fireman was always stationed in the tower to spot any outbreaks of fire in the vicinity. Flanked by twin cupolas, a triangular pediment bearing the monogram of the Singapore Fire Brigade fronts the façade’s midsection. Behind the row of bright red shutter doors are fire engines and rescue vehicles on standby for activation.

Central Fire Station Today

In 2001, the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery located in the station was opened to the public. Its exhibits provide visitors with insights into the history of the firefighting force in Singapore from its humble beginnings to the established force that it is today.

The Central Fire Station is still operational today and serves an area covering the Central Business District and Chinatown.

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Singapore fire stations resume weekly open house after 2 years of Covid-19

SINGAPORE - After a two-year hiatus to protect front-liners and visitors during the Covid-19 pandemic, fire stations here are once again open to the public on Saturday mornings.

Visitors can go on guided tours to meet firefighters and paramedics, and learn how the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responds to emergencies.

On Saturday morning (April 30), families with young children flocked to the open house at fire stations across the island, with long queues forming outside some stations before the start of the programme at 9am.

SCDF said its first open house since Covid-19 hit saw an unprecedented turnout of about 6,000 visitors, triple that of the average turnout before the pandemic.

Selected fire stations are open for visits in two time slots every Saturday - from 9am to 9.50am and 10am to 10.50am.

More information can be found on SCDF's website.

Those interested can walk in, but groups of 10 or more should register here.

Fire stations open for weekly visits

- Central Fire Station

- Alexandra Fire Station

- Clementi Fire Station

- Bishan Fire Station

- Marina Bay Fire Station

- Sentosa Fire Station (starting next week)

- Paya Lebar Fire Station

- Changi Fire Station

- Tampines Fire Station

- Kallang Fire Station

- Yishun Fire Station

- Ang Mo Kio Fire Station

- Sengkang Fire Station

- Punggol Fire Station

- Jurong Fire Station

- Tuas Fire Station

- Woodlands Fire Station

- Bukit Batok Fire Station

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You'll get to meet the firefighters and paramedics of scdf and learn about how the scdf handles emergencies. .

The fire station visits are open to the public in 2 time slots every Saturday at selected fire stations:

• 10am-10:50am

During your visit to the fire station, you can look forward to learning about emergency vehicles and their capabilities, a demo on donning the full protective gear, a demo on using various equipment and appliances, and plenty of opportunities for photo-taking!

While walk-ins are alllowed, priority will be given to those with online bookings (the online booking form is only available on Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm, excluding Public Hoildays).

Fire Stations Available

• Alexandra Fire Station (3 Queensway S149073)
• Ang Mo Kio Fire Station (2874 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 S569783)
• Bishan Fire Station (1 Marymount Lane S574029)
• Bukit Batok Fire Station (80 Bukit Batok Road S658072)
• Central Fire Station (62 Hill Street S179367)
• Changi Fire Station (491 Upper Changi Road S486965)
• Clementi Fire Station (Commonwealth Avenue West S129577)
• Jurong Fire Station (22 Jurong West Street 26, S648126)
• Kallang Fire Station (2 Guillemard Close, S397623)
• Marina Bay Fire Station (70 Marina View, S018962)
• Paya Lebar Fire Station (91 Ubi Avenue 4, S408827)
• Punggol Fire Station (151 Punggol Central S828727)
• Sengkang Fire Station (50 Buangkok Drive S545064)
• Tampines Fire Station (1 Tampines Industrial Avenue 3 S528777)
• Tuas Fire Station (7 Tuas Road S638483)
• Woodlands Fire Station (1 Woodlands Industrial Park D Street 2 S738782)
• Yishun Fire Station (533 Yishun Industrial Park, A S768774)

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Every Saturday, the following fire stations around the island open shop to show kids the excitement (and the risks) that are a part of the job of being a fire fighter .

• Alexandra Fire Station
• Ang Mo Kio Fire Station
• Bishan Fire Station
• Bukit Batok Fire Station
• Central Fire Station
• Changi Fire Station
• Clementi Fire Station
• Jurong Fire Station
• Paya Lebar Fire Station
• Sengkang Fire Station
• Tampines Fire Station
• Tuas Fire Station
• Tuas View Fire Station
• Woodlands Fire Station
• Yishun Fire Station

Children have the opportunity (which they love) of trying a fire hose, scrambling aboard emergency vehicles, scaling to dizzying heights on a rescue ladder and sliding down the famous pole.

Every Saturday : 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. & 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

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Sassy mama field trip: in the line of duty – a visit to central fire station.

In our pre-kids era we never thought we’d appreciate activities that would force us out of the house early on a Saturday morning. Activities like that are now pure gold . “Funny” how things change.

Apparently every fire station in Singapore has an open house on Saturday mornings between 9am and 11am. So goodbye long, leisurely weekend breakfast and hello fire station visit!

If you can manage to plan a bit ahead we would definitely recommend going to the Central Fire Station on Hill Street, just off Clarke Quay, because it is connected with the same building as the Civil Defense Heritage Museum . Now doesn’t that sound like fun mamas, Civil Defense Heritage Museum?! Truth is, your little ones, especially if they are boys, will love it.

Mentally satisfied that Singapore has what it takes in case of a general disaster of some sort, we left and headed down to Clarke Quay just in time for a quick lunch followed by gelato.

Saturday morning outing with the boys – check!

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SINGAPORE: Singapore's first "smart" fire station officially launched in Punggol on Friday (Feb 25), equipped with a range of technologies such as facial recognition for automated access control and the use of virtual reality to boost training.

Co-located with the new Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre, it is the 23rd fire station in Singapore and has been in operation since Dec 30.

It will provide emergency response for Punggol town, including upcoming developments such as Punggol Digital District.

Both the fire station and the police centre share common spaces such as the gymnasium, smart classrooms and a multi-facade training tower, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a joint media release.

This will facilitate the sharing of information and resources, as well as foster "enhanced rapport" within the Home Team, the agencies added.

There is also a community area that will allow SCDF and SPF to carry out community engagement training as well as outreach programmes. 

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the fire station and the police centre on Friday, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said they are "an important addition" to the facilities in Punggol.

"A prepared community can make a huge difference during emergencies and help save lives. Punggol Fire Station and Punggol NPC will continue to play a key role towards achieving the Home Team’s mission – working together as one Home Team, and in partnership with the community – to keep Singapore safe and secure," said Mr Teo.

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Automation, facial recognition and licence plate reader technologies are used at Punggol Fire Station to enhance security. 

The automated fire station access control system, jointly conceptualised with the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), enables self-registration of visitors using either physical identity cards or digital NRICs on the Singpass app.

This also frees up officers from patrolling or performing sentry duties, allowing them to focus on crucial frontline operational duties instead.

Also jointly developed with HTX is an integrated building management system that features a centralised console for monitoring and controlling various systems such as lights and fans.

It also allows for the monitoring of electrical services, water tanks, main fire alarm systems and lift services. Utility consumption reports can also be generated to identify abnormalities and enable prompt follow-up action.

A smart classroom aims to enhance training for fire station staff.

Equipped with interactive digital screens with live-streaming capabilities, it reduces the need for employees to travel physically to the Civil Defence Academy for certain training courses, lessons and assessments, said SCDF and SPF.

The smart classroom will also come with a training simulator. When fully developed, the Road Traffic Accident Extended Reality simulator will enhance training such as in vehicular extrication.

Another feature at Punggol Fire Station is a multi-facade training tower, the first of its kind in fire stations in Singapore.

Each floor of the seven-storey training tower has different simulations, such as residential apartment blocks, a warehouse, a commercial building and the deck of a ship.

"These offer the firefighters a range of scenarios beyond the day-to-day incidents that they typically respond to and thereby allowing them to hone and sharpen their repertoire of skills," said SCDF and SPF.

Other features include a 30m-long confined space training simulator, a dedicated post-incident decontamination facility for frontline responders, as well as an automated medical store with a self-checkout system that makes use of sensors and tracking devices to detect items taken.

It also has the largest green landscape area among all the SCDF's fire stations, with nine gardens spanning 2,500 sq m of plants. The station attained the BCA's Green Mark Gold Award in March 2020.

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4 law enforcement officers killed while serving warrant in North Carolina

Four officers were fatally shot as a U.S. marshals task force was serving a warrant at a home Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials said. A suspected shooter was also dead.

A marshal and two local officers working with the fugitive task force were killed in the gunfire around 1:30 p.m. Gov. Roy Cooper  said that “two state Department of Adult Correction officers” had died.

The city's police chief announced Monday night that a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer who had been wounded, Joshua Eyer, had also died.

"It was just last month I was in this very room congratulating Officer Eyer for becoming officer of the month in April," Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said. "And he certainly dedicated his life and gave his life to serve our citizens."

The identities of the other officers have not been made public.

In total, eight law enforcement officers were shot.

The deadly violence happened as a fugitive task force was serving a warrant on a suspect in possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Jennings said the fallen officers were "heroes that were just simply trying to keep our community safe."

As the task force attempted to serve the warrant, the subject of the warrant, who wasn't publicly identified, began shooting with a high-powered rifle, Jennings said. Task force members returned fire and killed the suspect in the home's front yard, he said.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police sergeant was on the task force but was not struck by gunfire, Jennings said. The sergeant called for backup, and that's when the four responding Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were shot, Jennings said.

Police were eventually able to clear the home, Jennings said. Two people inside, one of them 17 years old, were detained as persons of interest.

Officials believe two people fired at law enforcement, Jennings said.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, who spoke at Monday's news conference, said the community must honor the deputy marshals who lost their lives and the wounded officers.

"These are people that cared deeply about what they've done for our profession, and now today, we have to say to them how much we are grateful for what they have done," Lyles said. "Three people lost their lives today. And the most I can ask the community is that we honor and respect them for all the work they've done."

The governor called the incident "tragic" and said the state is offering assistance.

He later offered his condolences to the families and co-workers in the "brutal attack."

President Joe Biden was updated on the shooting, the White House said. Biden spoke to Cooper and "expressed his condolences," according to the White House. Federal officials, the White House said, are also in touch with authorities at the federal, state and local levels.

Eyer, the CMPD officer whose death was announced Monday night, is survived by his wife and a 3-year-old son, the police chief said.

CORRECTION (April 29, 2024, 6:40 pm ET): A previous version of this article misstated the number of U.S. marshals who were killed. One marshal was fatally shot and two local officers working with the marshals task force were also killed. 

Ken Dilanian is the justice and intelligence correspondent for NBC News, based in Washington.

Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. 

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Join Us May 11, 2024 For The LAFD 'Fire Service Day' Citywide Open Firehouse Event

The men and women of LAFD warmly welcome you and your family to visit a Fire Station on Saturday, May 11, 2024, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

The second Saturday of each May is designated as “Fire Service Day” in the City of Los Angeles - a citywide open firehouse celebration, when we plan on your visit to tour a Neighborhood Fire Station . 

This year, our theme is "Celebrating Community Resilience", with a focus on strengthening the connections that benefit our entire community in times of crisis.

We're eager to have you spend part of you day with us on Saturday, May 11 at the firehouse, to learn about our team, tools and training - but more importantly, for us to best understand your concerns regarding emergency response and disaster preparedness . 

All  LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations will be open for tours* between 10AM and PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 , and the following locations will be presenting this year's Honorary Fire Chiefs with special LAFD displays and demonstrations:

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