For the Reporter

The Valley Regional Fire Authority hosts the fifth annual Scout Night at the Fire Station on Nov. 4.

Boy and Girl Scouts from the Algona, Auburn and Pacific area are invited to join the VRFA from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Station 34 on Auburn’s Lea Hill, 31290 124th Ave. SE.

The event includes a tour of the fire station, fire safety practices, basic first aid training, cooking safety, knot tying and information on how to be prepared for a disaster.

Scouts and their leaders can attend any or all of the seven learning stations. Firefighters and other subject matter experts will provide information on how to make their homes safe, test their smoke alarms and change the batteries, treat minor injuries, tie knots, and how to design and practice a home escape plan.

They also will learn about emergency preparedness for individuals and families, and see firsthand the tools and equipment used by firefighters while learning more about a career in the fire service. A cooking safety station will be offered for scouts with tips on preparing food safely.

During the year the VRFA receives dozens of requests for station tours from local scouting groups. Consolidating all the needs of the Scouts into a single event has proven to be a better experience for both the Scouts and VRFA staff.

“Scout Night offers a more in-depth learning experience for the scouts combined with a fun evening at the fire station,” said Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber.

The event is open to scout groups and other youth explorer and adventure groups. To register in advance and ask questions about the event, contact Public Information & Education Officers, Kelly Tyson at 253-288-5882 or Kimberly Terhune at 253-288-5881, or by email at Public.Info@vrfa.org.