October 12, 2022 9:20 a.m. 

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the City of Roseburg Fire Department will hold a public education celebration event on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center on Southeast Douglas Avenue.

Assistant Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson said the apparatus bays and back parking lot will be open to the public. Those attending can meet local firefighters, spray water from a fire hose, see a fire engine up close, learn about fire safety, and meet Sparky the Fire Dog. Christopherson said there will be free goodie bags for the kids.

Free hot dogs, refreshments and cake will be available.