7/28/22 - Firefighter Challenge Comes To Grand Rapids

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:59 AM

Firefighters from around the country are converging in Grand Rapids this weekend.

The free event, hosted by Grand Rapids Fire Prevention Foundation, will be held at Calder Plaza on Ottawa Avenue from July 28 to July 31. It hopes to bring awareness to the need for first responders.

Events are taking place at Calder Plaza and Ottawa Avenue.

The public is invited to attend this free event.

Events include a firefighter challenge, a kid's challenge course, and a charity relay challenge.

Challenge hours are as follows:

Friday, July 29: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 30: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 31: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

More information on the event can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website.

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