Chandler Fire Dept. hosts open house Nov. 14

The Chandler Fire Department is hosting an open house from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The free community event is at Station No. 8,  711 W. Frye Road, Chandler.

This event is part of ongoing efforts to educate residents about the services provided by the Chandler Fire Department and to share safety, fire prevention and emergency preparedness information with the public, according to a news release.

In addition to tours of the station, there will be fire trucks, ambulance, apparatus displays and demonstrations of emergency medical services.

Blood pressure checks will be available, along with drowning prevention information.

In a "fire safety house" display, children will get hands-on instruction on how to get out of a smoke-filled environment. Free balloons and fire helmets will be available for children. 

This open house will also feature instruction on hands-only CPR. The news release describes this as a simple, lifesaving technique that allows bystanders to take immediate action when someone experiences cardiac arrest.

For more information about the open house, call 480-782-2120 or click here.

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