Need another way to beat the heat? Let Barrie firefighters cool you off this summer
Firefighters are about to give Barrie residents another way to cool down.
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service, in collaboration with Wendy’s restaurants, will kick off the annual Hot Summer Nights campaign this week. Residents are encouraged to bring their kids to meet firefighters, participate in safety activities and enjoy a cooling mist from the fire trucks.
“We want to promote fire safety, protection, prevention and escape,” Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Weber said. “This is just a chance for us to also give back to the community a little bit and share a night of family fun. Where else can you go for zero cost and have a little bit of fun?”
The first event runs at , near the Ardagh Road and Batteaux Street intersection, July 5. Similar events also run at the following parks: (231 Ashford Dr.) July 12, (at the Innisfil Street and Baldwin Lane intersection) July 19, (211 Johnson St.) July 26 and (227 Sunnidale Rd.) Aug. 2.
Each event runs from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Announcements of any cancellations due to inclement weather will take place by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event, via Barrie Fire’s page and handle.