BUCHANAN – As part of Fire Prevention Month, Buchanan Fire & Rescue invites residents and neighbors of all ages to attend its 2026 open house on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This free family-friendly event is designed to help community members learn important fire and life safety information while enjoying an evening of demonstrations, activities, food, and prizes.
Guests will have the opportunity to watch a live vehicle extrication demonstration, learn how to safely respond to a cooking fire, participate in safety talks, explore fire apparatus and equipment, and experience hands-on activities.
Kids can even compete in an obstacle course or operating our JAWS of Life equipment under firefighter supervision.
In addition to the educational activities, attendees can participate in several fundraising events that support local fire prevention efforts.
Every guest will receive one free basket raffle ticket upon entry (must be present to receive free ticket), with additional tickets available for purchase. First one hundred kids will receive a goodie bag (must be present), and each family will get a family information packet.
Featured LARGE raffle prizes include:
Smoker Package (~$800) from Lowe’s
Signed 2025 Green Bay Packers Football (Priceless) Thank you Packers!
Schmalz Landscape Gift Package
Additional raffle baskets and prizes
Large prize raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20 (cash only). Extra basket raffle tickets are $1 each after your free ticket. Do not need to be present to win.
Guests can also take part in the first ever Duck Race, with ducks available for $1 each (cash only). Kids can keep or race their duck.
Dinner will be prepared by The All American Garage (T.A.A.G.) of Kaukauna, with 100% of food sale profits benefiting the Town of Buchanan Fire & Rescue Fire Prevention Fund. These funds help support community education, fire prevention programs, and public safety initiatives throughout the year.
Fire Prevention Month is about building a safer community through education, awareness, and prevention. The open house provides a fun and interactive opportunity for families to learn valuable safety lessons while supporting local fire prevention efforts.
Come and meet representatives from some of the following agencies: Gold Cross, Buchanan Fire & Rescue, Red Cross, Outagamie County Buchanan/Combined Locks Sheriff, and many more!
Some of our fabulous local businesses that kindly donated gifts for our raffle prizes are: Lowe’s, Packers, Schmalz, Biggby, Badger Sports, Kwik Trip, Jacob’s Meat, Haen Meat, Festival Foods, Game Day, BenShot, Fire Seafood, Papa Murphy’s, Panda Express, Mr. Brews, Cornerstone Manderfield’s, Culvers, O’Reilly, Dunkin, and Marcus Valley Grand.
