The Renton Regional Fire Authority is holding a free event for kids to learn safety skills and meet local first responders.

The agencies are hosting the 2025 Scout Night on Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station 12 to give local scouts a chance to earn badge and patch requirements. The event is open to all kindergarten through fifth grade children, whether they’re in scouting or simply curious and eager to learn about public safety. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

At the event, kids will rotate through a variety of engaging hand-on learning stations with topics such as firefighter and police tools and gear, 911 awareness, home fire escape planning, basic CPR and first aid, knot tying, bike and water safety and AFIS fingerprinting.

The kids will also have a chance to meet public safety professionals like King County 911, DEA, Medic One, King County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, Washington Poison Center and Renton Office of Emergency Management, along with local firefighters and police officers.

“This event provides local youth with the opportunity to connect directly with a variety of different community agencies while participating in hands-on activities that promote safety and community awareness,”Renton Deputy Fire Marshal Ashlinn Phipps said. “By working together, police, fire, and other partner agencies can showcase safety skills, spark curiosity about future careers, and help young people build trust with first responders in a fun, approachable setting.”

The event will be located at 1900 Lind Avenue SW in Renton.

Registration for the event is required and closes on Oct. 1. Registration can be found on the fire authority website on the 2025 Scout Night page.

Friends or family outside the kindergarten through fifth grade age range are allowed to accompany the registered child, but the activities will be specifically designed for children in that age range. Infants, toddlers, and children outside the age range do not need to be registered to accompany a registered attendee.

“Having events like this are good for kids because they give kids a safe space to learn, explore, and ask questions and they walk away not only with practical knowledge, but also with stronger relationships to the people who protect and support them every day,” Phipps said.

The event will also be a chance for people to donate to this year’s canned food drive. People wishing to donate can leave canned goods or non-perishable food items in the Salvation Army donation bins at the event.