(MIAMI, Oct. 7, 2014) – On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's (MDFR) hosted an open house at ''Heroes of September 11'' Fire Station #3.

The open house focused on showcasing a glimpse into life at a fire station with tours of the firehouse, interactive demonstrations and fun activities for residents and their families.

This event marked the start of National Fire Prevention Week which begins Oct. 5 through Oct. 11. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is ''Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives.'' According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), on average each year, three out of five home fire deaths result in fires where there are either no smoke alarms in the home or smoke alarms were present but did not sound.

Learn more about smoke alarms.

For more information, please contact MDFR's Public Affairs Bureau at 786-331-5200.