Fire Prevention Week open house

During this year’s Fire Prevention Week the Keowee Fire Department, based at Keowee Key, invites the public for open house.  The event will be 11 am to 2 pm Saturday, October 8.  Brandon Shirley, assistant chief, says department personnel will be there to talk about pre-fire planning, the lockbox program, answer questions about call response, display equipment, and demonstrate special equipment.  Among organizations to be present will be representatives of the SC Forestry Service.  BBQ plates will be available that day, starting at 11:30.