Glade Park fire fair set for May 4

The Lower Valley Fire District is expected to set up its fire safety house at a fire fair planned for the Glade Park Fire House. (Photo courtesy Bert Nieslanik)

An event offering information to children and adults about various aspects of fire safety is set for May 4 at the Glade Park Fire House.

The Glade Park Fire Mitigation Co-op has scheduled its fire fair for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be held in conjunction with National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

The Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department will display its firefighting equipment and deploy a firefighter’s emergency fire shelter.

The Lower Valley Fire District will bring its inflatable house that children and adults can enter and learn about potential fire hazards and how to escape.

The Mesa County mobile incident command center will be set up.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will display firefighting trucks and equipment, while  Grand Valley Power will offer information about power supplies and fire. The Colorado West Land Trust will offer information about conservation and fire mitigation opportunities. The Red Cross will offer information about fire alarms and evacuations. The Colorado Forest Service will provide information about tree and forest health.

Free hotdogs and drinks will be served.