Mobile Fire-Rescue Department to Host Fire Expo

Scenes from the 2022 MFRD expo

Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) will be hosting its annual fire expo at Langan Park (aka Municipal Park) Friday, October 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family-friendly event is open to the public and coincides with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week.

The expo will feature music, food, activities, and demonstrations. Firefighters will be on hand to give attendees a close-up view of rope rappelling, emergency medical services demonstrations, vehicle extrication demonstrations, and more. A house burn simulation will be a featured event at the expo.

The MFRD fire safety trailer will also be on hand, which gives people the chance to learn about home fire safety through with immersive activities. Fire truck rides will also be available, and USA SouthFlight will have its medical helicopter on hand to give visitors a close-up look.

“Bringing the community together to showcase what we do is a great way to raise awareness for fire safety,” Fire Chief Johnny Morris Jr. said.

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Scenes from the 2022 MFRD expo