The Spokane Valley Fire Department celebrated 75 years of service with a day of free family fun at Otis Orchards Station 4.
Many families checked out their Open House on Saturday afternoon.
"The kids can get involved and get up close and personal and see what they do behind the scenes," said Brenda Baetty, who brought her son, Jocavie to the event.
"I like riding on the fire engines,” the younger Baetty said.
Kids can try on firefighter gear, tour the trucks, get their blood pressure taken and even see the sewing room, where trained firefighters repair "bunkers" worn to respond to all types of emergencies.