Genoa devotes day to wildfire awareness

Learn about “Living with Fire,” how to “Reduce the Fuel and Reduce the Risk,” about “Fire Hurts, Red Cross Helps” and other fire safety programs during Wildfire Awareness Day in Genoa.

Representatives from emergency response agencies and organizations will be distributing free information and

speaking with the public. Several types of emergency response vehicles will be on-site, including engines, water trucks, brush trucks, jeeps and more. Children can participate in interactive games, the Ember House, learning to evacuate a building in the Smoke Trailer and a photo opportunity with Smokey Bear and Sparky the fire dog.

Visitors will also have the chance to see the rescue dogs used by Douglas County Search and Rescue.

The free event is May 18 from 11am-3pm at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.