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Firefighters turn fire station into haunted house

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue

St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue is hosting its eighth Haunted House in 10 years at Fire Station # 7. 6975 Dr. MLK. St. N. on Saturday, October 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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By BETH GADDIS | TBO.com

Published: October 22, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG - They're used to facing scary situations, but some St. Petersburg Fire Rescue workers will the be ones creating the frights when they don masks and costumes and turn their fire station into a Haunted House this Saturday.

"For everyone involved it's a ton of work, but we love it," said Lt. Joel S. Granata. "It gives us another chance to interact with the public in a nonemergency way."

For the eighth time in 10 years, off-duty firefighters will turn themselves into ghosts, goblins, mummies and monsters to scare up some fun. Several hundred people attended last year's haunted house.

"Most love it, but some have been extremely frightened. We don't recommend it for children under 10," Granata said. "There will be other activities for children under 10."

In addition to having slushes, popcorn, hot dogs and other concessions, the firefighters hand out some free safety products and information such as smoke alarm batteries and car seat safety information sheets.

The Haunted House will be at Fire Station No. 7, 6975 Dr. MLK. St. N., on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free with a nonperishable food donation. The donations go to local food banks.

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