This Saturday, pack up the kids and visit the Historic Belmont Firehouse Safety Learning and Fire Museum located at 900 SE 35^th Avenue (at Belmont) to enjoy and experience "Santa Saturday." Santa takes a break from his volunteer firefighter job at the North Pole to slide down the Belmont Fire Pole, visit the Firehouse, and pose for pictures with kids of all ages.

This is an annual fundraiser for the firehouse with a suggested $5 donation.  In return, you will be provided with one 4x6 photo or you can take your own pictures with your camera. 

Housed in an original firehouse, the museum and safety learning center not only brings you Santa Claus but offers displays and stories of the history of firefighting in Portland and fun interactive hands-on exhibits such as a 1860 house cart, the “Listen & Learn” 9-1-1 call simulator, the fire pole, and a realistic emergency response on the “Fire Engine Experience” simulator.

The goal of the museum and safety learning center is to promote fire and life safety education for every guest. The great part about the museum is that it is all free, thanks to Portland Fire & Rescue and the Jeff Morris Fire and Life Safety Foundation; donations are certainly accepted! The Firehouse is open the second Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 3:00pm for “Safety Saturday.” 

Contact the staff at the museum and safety learning center at (503) 823-3700 with questions or to schedule a private, more customized tour and education program. 

And remember...the firehouse is also available for rent to hold parties, luncheons, and other social gatherings. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to see merchandise and fire department clothing for sale. And for kids – make sure to ask for a firefighter sticker badge and get a treat from Santa!

   Portland Fire & Rescue 

   We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

   December 8, 2011

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