Five live stations. Real equipment. Real skills. Firefighters explaining the how and why behind what they do.
Students in 5th through 8th grade are invited to Operation: Fire & Rescue. This is more than just a fire station tour – this is a hands-on exploration of real fire service! Stations include the following:
- Feel the Force: Follow the water from the hydrant to the nozzle. See crews establish a water supply, advance a fire hose line, and experience the teamwork and physical demands behind fire attack.
- Search Where You Can’t See: See how firefighters search a smoke-filled building, isolate rooms, use protective equipment, and force entry when visibility may be almost zero.
- Cut the Car. Protect the Patient: Watch firefighters stabilize a crashed vehicle, manage glass, and use powerful rescue tools to create safe access to a trapped patient.
- When Seconds Matter: Explore the medical side of firefighting. See how firefighters/paramedics assess patients, manage airways, control serious bleeding, and prepare patients for transport.
- See It From Above and Below: Watch the department drone fly and view its live camera feed on TV. Then see the specialized equipment and search techniques used during dive and water-rescue emergencies.
Each family may register ONE adult and 5th grade – 8th grade students ONLY.
Due to safety concerns, children younger than 5th grade will not be permitted at this event. Also, child care will not be provided due to space limitations, so please plan accordingly.
Event Details:
- 📅 Thursday, Oct. 22
- 🕑 5-7 p.m.
- 📍 Kenosha Fire Station #4, 4810 60th St.
- 🖊️ Register for Operation: Fire & Rescue
Everyone in our community is welcome at our free family education programs – you do not need to attend KUSD to participate! If you are not a KUSD family, join our Family Education Programs Community Group to register. Once you join, you’ll receive updates and can sign up for future events without joining again.