Little Firefighters Turn Out for Monroe’s Annual Open House

Photo by Courtesy of Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.

Photo by Courtesy of Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.

Photo by Courtesy of Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.
Monroe, Conn. — November 2, 2026 — Monroe Volunteer Fire Department The department hosted local families at its annual Open House and Touch-a -Fire-Truck event, uniting community members for a day of fire trucks, seasonal activities, and fire service outreach.
Many people attended the event, which took place in agreeable weather. Many children arrived dressed in firefighter costumes after being invited to do so.
Families could get close to the fire apparatus and enjoy the department’s yearly community event. Benedict contributed pumpkins for the decorations, and the Women’s Auxiliary handled the refreshments.

