Photo: City of Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids Fire Department will host a public open house this weekend.
The Spring 2025 CRFD Open House is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th from 1pm-3pm at the CRFD Central Fire Station located at 713 1st Avenue SE. The event will include activities for the whole family including tours, games, and a chance for the public to interact with CRFD leaders. Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control will also be present at the event. Those who attend the open house are asked to donate items from a list of items needed by the Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control. That list includes:
- Chew bones (large or medium)
- Canned dog food
- Canned cat food
- Baby food
- Pill pockets
- Slip leads
- KMR (kitten milk replacer)
- Pumpkin puree
- Peanut butter
- Spray can cheese
- Slow feeder dishes for dogs
- Black kong chew toys
- Beach towels
- Fleece blankets
- Cat tunnel toys
- Nubs dog treats
- Durable dog toys
- Feliway spray for cats
- Top loading cat carriers