PIERCETON – Pierceton Fire Department held its annual open house Oct. 9. This year the fire department teamed up with Paragon Medical Inc. and The American Red Cross to make the event more successful. Several hundred families came to experience the fun and enjoy the free dinner that was available, according to a press release provided. During the event, attendees were given the opportunity to sign up for free smoke alarms. There were 35 families who took one. Over the last several weeks, members of the three organizations have been collaborating to install alarms in the homes of those that signed up during the event. The opportunity to sign up for alarms is not over. If people need smoke alarms, contact the department at 574-594-2132 or 260-609-6982 or email piercetonfire@centurylink.net An opportunity to sign up is available by stopping by the Pierceton town clerk’s office. The opportunity for sign up is not restricted to a certain township or area. The department is always accepting applications to join either of their programs for fire services or first responders.
