🚒 First Responder Day Comes to Sparta with Live Fire and Rescue Demos

White County is honoring its first responders this Saturday with a community celebration that puts the work of firefighters, rescue crews, and emergency personnel on full display. The event offers Upper Cumberland residents a rare chance to see how their local heroes train and respond to real emergencies.

📍 What to Expect

First Responder Day takes place Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Sparta. 🎉 The event features live demonstrations that show exactly how first responders work-including a live fire training burn at 11:00 a.m. and a vehicle extrication rescue demonstration at 1:00 p.m. Visitors will see emergency vehicles up close, meet personnel from local fire, police, and EMS departments, and get photos with Smokey the Bear.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for Families

The day is designed for all ages. 🎯 Kids can enjoy bean bag toss, photos, and other activities while families learn about fire safety. One of the most practical offerings is a free fire safety booth where residents can sign up for complimentary smoke detector installation in their homes-a service that can make a real difference in home safety.

💙 Community Recognition

The event honors White County’s first responders-firefighters, rescue personnel, police officers, and EMS crews-who serve and protect the community year-round. 🙏 By bringing these demonstrations to a public setting, the community gets a tangible sense of the training, skill, and courage required in emergency response work.