Sunday, October 4th, is the first day of National Fire Prevention Week and the Hastings Fire Department is holding a public open house from 12 to 4pm at the Department.

 

Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan said that during the event they will recognize the Keith and Elsie Sage Trusts' generous legacy gift of more than $1 million to the Hastings, Thornapple, Delton, Woodland, and Freeport fire departments. The gift made it possible to purchase a used 2018 Rosenbauer platform truck with a 101 foot aerial platform.  Chief Jordan said they are using the money they received for trading in the previous 2000 model Suphen platform truck,  along with the gift from the Keith and Elsie Sage Memorial Trust, to purchase the newer Rosenbauer truck. It will be on display at Sunday's open house.   A special ceremony will be held at 1pm to honor and celebrate the Sage family.  Mr. Sage was a long-time Hastings Fireman.

 

The open house will also offer light refreshments and activities and goodies for kids.