Antique Fire Engine Parade - Show and Shine
On Saturday, October 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m. An Old-Fashioned Parade will be held. The parade will start at Broadway and Harry proceeds north to Lincoln Park located in 1300 block of South Broadway. Once at the park, equipment will be on display. The display will feature Hand and Horse Drawn Equipment, Antique Fire Engines and modern day Fire Engines. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the Firefighters Museum also located in the 1300 block of South Broadway, free of charge.

1^st Annual Kansas State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
On Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. A memorial will be held to honor eighty-nine firefighters from across the State of Kansas who lost their lives in a fire. This service will be held at the Kansas Firefighters Museum, 1300 South Broadway.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
On Sunday, October 6, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Departments will be honoring local firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. The service will include the Honor Guards from both departments presenting flags and a wreath at the “Final Call” memorial located next to the Kansas Firefighters Museum 1300 South Broadway. Their respective Chief will read each fallen firefighter name.

Fifth Grade Luncheon at the Zoo
Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Area Fire Departments, EMS and other Health Care Organizations will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week Event at the Sedgwick County Zoo. All City and County 5^th grade students have been invited to attend. Students will have the opportunity to interact and participate in prevention and safety activities.

Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Party and Media Gear Race
On Thursday, October 10, at 11:30 a.m. The Wichita Fire Department will be hosting a luncheon event at fire station #1 located at Main and Murdock. This event will recognize winners of the grade school Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. The event will also feature a firefighter’s gear race that will put local TV and Radio Celebrities competing against each other to see who can put on equipment the fastest. The excitement and competition between the celebrities is building “day by day.”

President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation in 1920. Since 1922, National Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday-through-Saturday period in which October 9 falls because of the “Great Chicago Fire” that took place on October 8-9, 1871.

Most accidents take place in the home. Fire Safety Week reminds citizens of basic safety to prevent fires. This year, the theme of “Team Up for Fire Safety” means that everyone takes part in keeping safe. Every fire safety team begins with firefighters and other first responders. But these local heroes cannot do it alone; they need kids, parents, even grandparents to team up behind them. Simple steps that the Fire Department suggest for fire safety include installing and testing your fire alarm, practice home escape plans and be aware of household hazards.

The Wichita Fire department was founded in 1886 when Wichita outgrew its volunteer department. The Wichita Fire Department is comprised of 388 members working at 18 neighborhood fire stations. Firefighters respond to over 27,000 emergencies each year and cover over 130 square miles of Wichita and Sedgwick County. For more information about the Wichita Fire Department and Fire Safety Prevention Week, visit www.wichita.gov.