Station Tours

Meridian Fire Department offers station tours to local area child care facilities, school or community groups who are interested in learning about fire prevention and safety. In order to schedule tours of the fire station, call our Public Educator at 884-0597 or Fire Station One at 888-1234 and we will work with your organization to coordinate a time for a tour two weeks after your request. It is important for you to know that you will be visiting an active fire station. The crews are subject to emergency response and may be out of the station on an emergency at the time of your scheduled tour. If this should happen you can either call to reschedule the tour, or wait until the crews return to the station. An adequate number of chaperones must be present during the tour to quickly clear children from the fire engine/truck if there is an emergency. Should an emergency occur while you are on a tour; you will be directed to evacuate the station without delay.

Engine Company Visits

Meridian Fire Department supports local schools, child-care facilities, businesses and community groups in your education efforts. Contact our Public Educator to discuss our offerings at 884-0597 or Fire Station One at 888-1234.

Salmon BBQ

The Meridian Firefighters’ Association sponsors an annual Salmon Barbeque the first Friday in August. You can purchase tickets to the barbeque at Fire Station One located at 540 E Franklin Rd, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Your ticket provides you with Applewood smoked salmon, coleslaw, fries, soda, and bread. All proceeds support the Meridian Fire Department. They use the funds to purchase equipment such as a Thermal Imager System, Defibrillators, fire and medical prevention materials. The BBQ also support the Meridian Burn-Out Fund. The Burn-Out Fund provides emergency assistance to families and individuals who are impacted by fire and other disasters. The Burn-Out Fund has provided relief to many Meridian residents. Our aim is to respond immediately and assist disaster victims with resources for their urgent shelter, food and clothing needs.