What’s Happening for Fire Prevention Week in Sauk County

Fire Prevention Week is a great reminder that a little preparation can make a big difference in keeping our families safe. Local fire departments across Sauk County are helping teach kids and parents about fire safety through fun hands-on activities.

It’s the perfect chance for kids to meet real firefighters, climb aboard fire trucks, and learn what to do in an emergency all while parents pick up a few simple safety tips that could save lives.

📍 Kilbourn Fire Department

Event: Presentations at Spring Hill School for 4K and Kindergarten classes
Date/Time: During Fire Prevention Week

📍 Reedsburg Fire Department

Event: Meet with all 3rd graders in Reedsburg and have a fire safety talk
Date/Time: During Fire Prevention Week
Additional Info: Each student will have homework to locate & test their fire detectors. If any family needs new batteries or a detector they will be given to them for free. If they want more detectors, they will sell them for $20/each; retail $50.

📍 Sauk City Fire Department

Event: Hosting the George Culver Community Library’s Storytime
Date/Time: Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10am
Location:505 Van Buren St. Sauk City, WI

Event: Annual Fire Prevention Open House
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6pm-8pm
Location:505 Van Buren St. Sauk City, WI
Activities: This year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”. Activities include fire truck rides, station tours, free handouts and treats.
Weather permitting, UW Med Flight is scheduled to be landing on the ground near the station at 6:00pm. Firefighters will also be doing a live fire demonstration starting around 7:00pm.
Additional Info: They will be raffling off a fire truck ride to school to one lucky student in the Sauk Prairie School District!

A Few Family Fire Safety Reminders

Test your smoke detectors this week and make sure they’re working properly. Replace batteries if needed.
Have a family escape plan: walk through it with your kids so everyone knows two ways out of every room and where to meet outside.
Keep bedroom doors closed while you sleep. It can slow the spread of smoke and flames, giving your family more time to get out safely.
Practice stop, drop, and roll with little ones in a fun, non-scary way.
Check your fire extinguishers and make sure adults know how to use them.

For more in-depth information and additional fire safety tips, visit the American Red Cross website.

A few quick checks now can help your family feel confident and prepared, not just this week, but all year long.