Staff Report / sarasotalocal.org

**Sarasota County Fire Department Open House Scheduled for Saturday**

The Sarasota County Fire Department is hosting an open house on Saturday, November 16, at Fire Station 22, located at 4531 Englewood Road, Venice. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Activities include car seat safety inspections, bike helmet fittings, and opportunities to meet local firefighters. Attendees can also view fire apparatus, learn about fire safety, and participate in hands-only CPR demonstrations.

In addition, SunCoast Blood Centers will be on-site to collect blood donations. The fire department is also accepting unwrapped toy donations for children aged 12 and under during the event.

For more information about upcoming open houses at other Sarasota County Fire Department stations, visit scgov.net.

Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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