13th annual Family Fire Night held at Willmar Fire Hall

Erica Dischino / TribuneFirefighter Explorer Michael Stark helps Nadir Hadi, 9, use the fire hose during Family Fire Night Tuesday at the Willmar Fire Hall. — Erica Dischino / Tribune Firefighter Explorer Michael Stark helps Nadir Hadi, 9, use the fire hose during Family Fire Night Tuesday at the Willmar Fire Hall.

By Erica Dischino

October 09, 2018 at 7:17 PM

WILLMAR - The 13th annual Family Fire Night was hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday evening.

Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.

Erica Dischino / TribuneKevin Valdez, 3, puts on his firefighter hat during Family Fire Night hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday. Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.

1/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Kevin Valdez, 3, puts on his firefighter hat during Family Fire Night hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday. Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.

Erica Dischino / TribuneFirefighter Jason Bredeson helps Willow Bratz, 4, extinguish a fire during Family Fire Night Tuesday hosted by the Willmar Fire Department.

2/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Firefighter Jason Bredeson helps Willow Bratz, 4, extinguish a fire during Family Fire Night Tuesday hosted by the Willmar Fire Department.

Erica Dischino / TribuneThe 13th annual Family Fire Night was hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday evening. Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.

3/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune The 13th annual Family Fire Night was hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday evening. Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.

Erica Dischino / TribuneGunnar Christensen, 3, greets Sparky the Dog while volunteer firefighters Rich Taylor, left, and Craig Holter read to the audience Tuesday during Family Fire Night at the Willmar Fire Hall.

4/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Gunnar Christensen, 3, greets Sparky the Dog while volunteer firefighters Rich Taylor, left, and Craig Holter read to the audience Tuesday during Family Fire Night at the Willmar Fire Hall.

By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.

13th annual Family Fire Night held at Willmar Fire Hall

WILLMAR -- The 13th annual Family Fire Night was hosted by the Willmar Fire Department Tuesday evening. Children and their families were able to test out firefighting equipment, enjoy a free meal and learn about fire safety.