-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Urban Lawler, 2, of Fort Dodge, came dressed for the occasion Sunday when he attended an open house at the Fort Dodge Fire Department. His mom, McKenna Lawler, at left, said he wants to be a firefighter "as of right now."

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Fort Dodge firefighter Matt Price poses for a photo with his two children, Mason Price, 5, at left, and Myles Price, 2, center. The two were getting a tour of the fire station Sunday afternoon during an open house.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Brentley Gilbert, 5, of Thor, looks over some of the historic photos on the wall in the new addition at the Fort Dodge Fire Department's station during a Sunday afternoon open house. EMT Katelyn Rodenborn, at right, gives him some of the details on the historic callouts.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Urban Lawler, 2, of Fort Dodge, who came dressed for the occasion, works his way toward the driver's seat Sunday afternoon during an open house at the Fort Dodge Fire Department. His dad, James Lawler, makes sure he's following all the proper safety protocols.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
A collection of antique firefighting equipment makes up a display inside the new addition to the Fort Dodge Fire Station. The public could check it out during an open house Sunday afternoon.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Among the many antique firefighting-related items on display in the new addition to the Fort Dodge Fire Station is this old box alarm.