DFD Events
The Dayton Fire Department hosts several fun events throughout the year. Mark your calendars for upcoming events and plan to attend with your neighbors and friends!
Holidayton
December 5, 2024 6:00-8:00PM 12260 So Diamond Lk Rd.
The DFD is proud to join the Dayton Police, Public Works and City Staff, in bringing festive cheer to you during the HoliDayton Celebration. Bundle up and bring the whole family out to enjoy the lights, music and a glimpse of Santa and the Grinch as decorated Fire, Police and the BIG trucks of Public Works create a parade of lights. Following the parade, join us at the city hall for fun including:
- Holiday Light Parade (6:00pm) The Light Parade will run from Raintree Pla
za down Balsam Lane and onto South Diamond Lake Rd to end at Norwood. Click HERE for parade route - Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:45pm): Witness the magical moment when the holiday tree comes to life when Santa’s elves share their magical fairy dust to light the holiday tree.
- Santa & Grinch Pictures: SPECIAL APPEAREANCE from our grumpy favorite, the Grinch!
- Food & Sips: The City is serving up holiday treats including mini donuts & hot cocoa! Food Trucks will be on-site!
- Holiday Hayride: Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride with the family.
- Bonfire: Gather around the fire & connect with your community!
- Kids Activities: Make your own magical reindeer food to sprinkle on the lawn at night!
- Name a snow plow contest
- MAGIC MAILBOX: The Magic Mailbox is back! This year it is at City Hall (12260 S Diamond Lake Rd) with special stationary to use for Santa! Be sure all letters are dropped off by Thursday, December 5th so we can ensure Santa gets them in time! **Parents: please make sure your child’s envelope is addressed with their full name & address so it is delivered to the correct house. It is also helpful if you tuck a note in with anything that Santa might have missed such as a nice thing they did around the house, an accomplishment at school or an act of kindness!**
Parking: Please look for parking signs, more details to come closer to event. Parking will be located at Central Park and Dayton Elementary. **Please note, South Diamond Lake Rd will be close at 5:55. for the light parade, if you plan to attend please arrive before 5:50 p.m.
Open House
Oct 6, 2024 11AM-2PM
***Thank you to all those who visited during the 2024 event! It was an honor to meet and speak with so many of you. We are grateful for the unwavering support of the citizens of Dayton. We also appreciate the business partners who helped make this event successful including Green Mill, USA Inflatables, Connexus Energy, and North EMS.***
You are invited to the Dayton Fire Open House! Join hundreds of others for an afternoon of community fellowship, education and family fun!
The DFD celebrates National Fire Prevention Week (NFPW) by holding an Open House at Station 2 (City Hall) to showcase the multi-faceted elements of emergency response in our city. We invite co-responders to join in the fun and education for the whole family. There are interactive displays, live demonstrations, tow trucks, food trucks, inflatables, photo ops with Sparky the Firepup, tours of fire trucks, police cars, Connexus Energy demos, State Trooper, giveaways, North Memorial AirCare helicopter, ambulance, Red Cross and more!
Physical Agility Test
Twice a year, the DFD holds a Physical Agility Test at Station 1 (Activity Center). This test is for prospective firefighters. All 7 elements are designed to be relevant fire-fighting maneuvers and passing this test in less than 6 minutes and 30 seconds is the first required step towards joining our department. Taking the test does not constitute a commitment for any participant. Joining us for a physical ability test night is a great way to meet current members of the department and have questions answered. Click HERE for the date of the next PAT.
