The Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) opened up Fire Station 1 on Saturday to locals excited to learn more about its vital role in the community.
During the open house for Fire Service Day, firefighters and other SMFD staff let children and families explore fire engines and take a fire station tour to gain insight on day-to-day operations.
Other local and regional partners were present as well, with the American Red Cross providing hands-only CPR and emergency preparedness information, along with other information booths hosted by UCLA’s Stop the Bleed emergency response initiative and the California Army National Guard.
SMFD’s Fire Station 1 at 1337 7th St. is the city’s most active station, receiving 7,430 calls for service in 2023.
