Governor's Fire Prevention Day

IGNITE FIRE SAFETY

About Us

Join us August 23, 2024

Governor's Fire Prevention Day is committed to educating and engaging the diverse Minnesota State Fair goers through engaging and hands-on opportunities. Our event brings together private, public, and professional organizations to deliver a wide-array of offerings. Centered in the MN State Fair, you are sure to find a way to learn something new to keep you and your love ones safer this year.

Schedule of Events

The "Hot Zone"

8:00am-6:00pm

Underwood St. & Murphy Ave.

Visit us in the “Hot Zone Experience” for a chance to learn life saving skills in a fun and interesting way. Learn how to safely escape from a fire, see a live kitchen fire demo, and check out the latest technology on firetrucks, tools, and in training. Climb up on antique trucks and operate an old hand pumper! Enjoy the many exciting exhibits that have valuable lessons and gifts for all. A “MUST DO” for you and the family on your day at the Fair!

Explorer Competition

8:00am-6:00pm

Dan Patch Park

Dan Patch Park is the home of the Fire Explorer Challenge and hosts the Dan Patch Park Stage all day. This year come watch the Explorer posts from around the state square off in a competition of many different difficult fire ground activities. On the stage there will be many acts and skits throughout the day, as well as professional presentations and public addresses.

Fire Service Address

11:30am

Dan Patch Park Stage

Join us in Dan Patch Park on the Dan Patch stage at 11:30am for a public address on the State of the Fire Service. Presentations will be given by public safety officials which may include the Minnesota Governor and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.

Flag Raising

10:10am

Leinie's Lodge Bandshell

Join uniformed public safety members, Explorers, honor guard, and the MN Firefighters Pipes and Drums as we honor America and open the ceremonies for the Worlds Largest Fire Prevention Event. This event takes place at Leine's Lodge Bandshell

DNR

Fairground Hours

DNR fixed facility

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a definite interest in fire prevention and has several fun interactive games that help the young and old better understand how to prevent wildfires. Test your skills and knowledge for prizes and visit the Fire Tower. Who knows, you may even spot our old friend Smokey Bear!