Fire Department Annual Open House & Safety Fair on October 4

Families gathering outdoors watching a fire department demonstration.

September 25, 2025 - The Corvallis Fire Department is pleased to announce this year’s annual Open House, Safety & Resources Fair on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 400 NW Harrison Blvd.  

Visitors may tour the facility, learn important fire safety behaviors, participate in realistic firefighter activities, learn about cooking and electrical fire safety, watch interactive electrical power line safety demonstrations, fire extinguisher training, and interact with local area resources that provide community services after real-life events.

Visitors will also get a sneak peek into a firefighter’s living quarters and accommodations through our guided station tours.

This year's fire safety theme is: “Take CHARGE of Fire Safety." The Corvallis Fire Department wants to share these key rechargeable lithium battery safety tips:

  • Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
  • Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged. 
  • Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you. 

This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 - 11  commemorating the Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin -- a lesser known fire catastrophe which remains the most devastating fire in U.S. history. The Peshtigo Fire ignited in Wisconsin on October 7, 1871. Over the course of the next day, 1,200 people lost their lives and 2 billion trees were consumed by flames. Despite the massive scale of the blaze, it was overshadowed by the Great Chicago Fire, which began the next day about 250 miles away.

For more information regarding the Open House, residents can call 541-766-6961.

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