Is that Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira's team leading the pack during the fire brigade contest? (Hawaii 24/7 photo by Margaret Masunaga)

Hawaii 24/7 reporting by Margaret Masunaga

The county Fire Department capped off Fire Prevention Week with displays, demonstrations and games Saturday, Oct. 16 in the Lowe’s parking lot in Kona.

Fire Prevention Week also promoted “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With,” increased public awareness through fire safety education and fire prevention programs, and hosted open houses at all 20 of its fire stations. The public was invited to meet firefighters, tour stations, and receive information about fire safety and fire prevention.

Future fire fighters participate in fire prevention games at Lowe's in Kailua-Kona. (Hawaii 24/7 photo courtesy of Margaret Masunaga)

Keiki fire prevention games at Lowe's in Kailua-Kona. (Hawaii 24/7 photo courtesy of Margaret Masunaga)