Open House
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10AM - 2 PM
Carbondale Fire Station/Carbondale Fire Headquarters
300 Meadowood Dr /301 Meadowood Dr, Carbondale
Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for food and fun with your Carbondale firefighters and paramedics!
There will be demonstrations, food, free swag, and fun activities for everyone.
Check back to for additions/changes to the schedule.
All Day Activities
| Ride on a Fire Truck | Fire Station |
|---|---|
| See where firefighters live and work on a Fire Station Tour | Fire Station |
| Climb aboard Fire Trucks and Ambulances | Fire Station |
| Face Painting for kids of all ages | Headquarters |
| Meet Sparky the Fire Dog | All Over |
| Learn how to Use a Fire Extinguisher | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| Go in the Interactive Fire Safety Simulator | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| Find out how to sign up for Emergency Alerts | Headquarters |
| Free Swag | Headquarters |
| Photo Booth | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| Snow Cones | Headquarters |
| ....and more! |
Schedule of Events:
| Time | What | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | Doors Open - Come on in! | |
| 10:30 AM | Watch Firefighters in Action. This is a demonstration of the training and teamwork that keeps our community safe. | Training Building |
| 11 AM | Hamburgers and Hot Dogs start coming off the grill. Enjoy lunch with your friends and neighbors . | South Side of Headquarters Building |
| Junior Firefighter Bucket Brigade. Just for the kids! Join the fun, race with buckets, and maybe even get a little wet while learning how firefighters move water | Headquarters Parking Lot | |
| 11:30 AM | Watch Firefighters in Action | Training Building |
| 11:45 AM | Watch the Classic Air Helicopter land. See a helicopter up close (weather and availability permitting). | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| 12 PM | Junior Firefighter Bucket Brigade | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| 1 PM | Junior Firefighter Bucket Brigade | Headquarters Parking Lot |
| 1:30 PM | Watch Firefighters in Action | Training Building |
| 2 PM | We hope you had fun! See you next year! |
Safety First
Live demos include real fire, water, and loud noises such as sirens. Please follow instructions and keep children within arm’s reach near demonstrations.
Getting Here
Carbondale Fire Station 300 Meadowood Dr, Carbondale, CO.