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Bangor Fire Department Participates in Fire Prevention Week


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Bangor - One local fire station opened it's doors today to celebrate Fire Prevention Week

The Bangor Fire Department held it's annual open house on Saturday. There were games and activities for the kids, but also helpful fire safety tips.

Public Education Officer, Jake Johnson, said "A side benefit is that children get to climb into the fire trucks and meet the firefighter. They kind of see us in a situation where it's not an emergency."

The firefighters stressed the importance of fire safety for the entire family.

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