
Stephanie Chapel of Sartell and her 2-year-old grandson, Preston Pool, play on the fire engine-shaped equipment in front of the Sartell-Le Sauk Fire Hall during the department’s open house Oct. 13.

Emmaline Brinker, 6, of Sartell, steps out of a Sartell Fire Department engine during the Oct. 13 open house at the Sartell-Le Sauk Fire Hall.

Sophina Lindquist, 7, of St. Cloud, holds onto the fire hose with Adam Imholte during the Oct. 13 open house at the Sartell-Le Sauk Fire Hall. Sophina’s mother says the girl prays every night for local firefighters with more than 350 men and women on her list.

Craig Lowery of Sartell, his 5-year-old son, Aidan, and 7-year-old daughter, Ava, receive freebies such as stickers and firefighter helmets during the Oct. 13 open house at the Sartell-Le Sauk Fire Hall.