Saturday October, 18 2025

Nature: East Gate Presbyterian Church Fall Festival

Location: 34086 Church Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966

On Saturday, October 18^th, the East Gate Presbyterian Church hosted a Fall Festival Event and invited the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company to engage with the community with fire safety and prevention outreach initiatives as well as fire truck rides for the patrons.

The Community Outreach Focus with the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company regularly conducts fire prevention and safety programs in the community to raise awareness about fire hazards, emergency preparedness, and safe evacuation practices. These programs often target schools, churches, and community centers to reach a broad audience.

Typical Activities in the Fire Prevention Initiatives include:

• Fire Safety Presentations: Educating attendees on smoke alarm maintenance, escape plans, and fire hazards in the home.

• Demonstrations: Hands-on demonstrations of fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and emergency exits.

• Interactive Programs: Activities for children and adults to reinforce fire safety practices in an engaging way.

• Apparatus Evaluation and Display

These community engagement initiatives have fire company volunteers distribute educational materials and resources to ensure that residents understand essential fire safety protocols.

The benefits for the Community participating in these outreach initiatives helps community members become more prepared for emergencies, strengthens relationships between the fire company and residents, and promotes a culture of fire safety in local institutions like East Gate Presbyterian Church. It also highlights the crucial role volunteer firefighters play in public safety and education.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company expresses its gratitude to the East Gate Presbyterian Church for the invitation.