Mascoutah Fire Department Open House & Block Party

Join us for the Mascoutah Fire Department Open House & Block Party — a day of celebrating our community, our crews, and everything that makes this town home.

 Sunday, June 14, 2026
 Open House: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 Block Party: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 Railway Street (closed from the Water Station to Green St)
 Free admission

This is OUR day to open the bay doors and share what we do with the people we serve. Bring the kids, bring the neighbors, bring your lawn chairs — we can't wait to see you.

HERE'S THE DAY AT A GLANCE 
11:00 AM — Memorial Dedication Ceremony at the flag pole
Honoring the members, families, and partners who've supported the department over the years. Open House officially opens!

11:45 AM — "Kid Cool Off" begins
The aerial truck will run a cooling water spray every 30 minutes through 4:45 PM. Bring a swimsuit or a change of clothes for the kids!

12:00 PM — Live Fire Demo #1: Dollhouse burn
Watch a scaled structure fire up close and see how our crews attack and suppress it.

1:00 PM — Car Extrication Demo #1
The Jaws of Life, cutters, and spreaders in action — the same tools we use on real rescue calls.

2:00 PM — Drone Operation Demo
See how the department uses drones for aerial views, tactical search, and thermal imaging.

3:00 PM — Live Fire Demo #2: Fire Extinguisher Training
Hands-on! Come learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher — a skill every household should have.

4:00 PM — Car Extrication Demo #2
One more chance to see the rescue tools in action.

5:00 PM — Open House wraps, Block Party keeps going!
Food trucks and live music continue into the evening.

5:00 – 9:00 PM — Live Music + food trucks

AND ALL DAY LONG:
• Touch-a-Truck — view every fire engine, rescue, tanker, and boat
• Meet visiting departments and other first responders
• Kids Zone inside the firehouse — bounce houses, face painting, coloring station
• Sidewalk chalk art on the front apron
• Turnout coat & helmet photo booth
• Food trucks serving 11 AM – 9 PM

See you on Railway Street! Tag a friend who needs to be there. 

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