OPEN HOUSE & BLOCK PARTY
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · That's a Wrap!
What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our community, our crews, and everything that makes this town home. From the brick dedication to the last song of the block party, it was a day we won't forget — see you next year!
Railway Street, Mascoutah · A Free Community Event
Event Recap
🧱 11:00 AM — Brick Dedication Ceremony
Honoring the members, families, and partners who've supported the department over the years. Ceremony takes place at the flag pole. Open House officially opens!
💦 11:45 AM — "Kid Cool Off" Begins
The aerial truck will run a cooling water spray every 30 minutes through 4:45 PM. Bring a swimsuit or a change of clothes for the kids!
🔥 12:00 PM — Live Fire Demo #1: Dollhouse Burn
Watch a scaled structure fire up close and see how our crews attack and suppress it.
🚗 1:00 PM — Car Extrication Demo #1
The Jaws of Life, cutters, and spreaders in action — the same tools we use on real rescue calls.
📡 2:00 PM — Drone Operation Demo
See how the department uses drones for aerial views, tactical search, and thermal imaging.
🧯 3:00 PM — Live Fire Demo #2: Extinguisher Training
Hands-on! Attendees got to practice how to properly use a fire extinguisher — a skill every household should have.
🚗 4:00 PM — Car Extrication Demo #2
One more chance to see the rescue tools in action.
🎉 5:00 PM — Block Party Begins!
Open House wraps up and the Block Party keeps going! Food trucks and live music continue into the evening on Railway Street.
🎶 5:00 – 9:00 PM — Live Music + Food Trucks
Grab a chair, grab some food, and enjoy the evening with your neighbors. The street is ours!
11 AM – 9 PM
Touch-a-Truck
View every fire engine, rescue, tanker, and boat up close
Meet First Responders
Meet visiting departments and other first responders
Kids Zone
Bounce houses, face painting, and coloring station inside the firehouse
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Grab some chalk and create your masterpiece on the front apron
Photo Booth
Turnout coat & helmet photo booth — look like a firefighter!
Food Trucks
Food trucks on site from 11 AM to 9 PM — all day and into the night
Live Music
Live music during the evening Block Party on Railway Street
Free Admission
Everything is free and open to the entire community!
Until Next Year
📅 When It Happened
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Open House: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Block Party: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where
Railway Street, Mascoutah, IL
Right at the fire station, with the block closed off for the day.
💵 Cost
Free — like always. This event is our way of saying thank you to the community.
🗓️ Next Year
We hope to make this an annual tradition. Follow us on Facebook to be the first to know when next year's date is announced!