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The Licking Fire Department will hold an open house Oct. 12 at its station on Old Salem Road.
The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The department is inviting the community to tour its station and see new equipment. The fire chief, officers, firefighters and board members will answer questions and demonstrate equipment.
Several activities are planned
•A vehicle extrication is at 11:30 a.m. The vehicle was donated by Jay’s Automotive and Towing in Houston.
•Demonstrations.
•One free fire extinguisher per household will be distributed while supplies last.
•Fire dues will be accepted.
•Texas County Memorial Hospital ambulance, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, 911 and other agencies will be on site.
•Smokey Bear will visit.
•Free popcorn and cookies.
•A food truck — “Come Gid It” — will be on site for purchases. Interested in becoming a vendor? Call Jennifer at 573-201-9921.
