Heartland Fire & Rescue, serving the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee and Lemon Grove, will host a joint Chamber of Commerce mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Heartland Fire’s training facility, 1301 N. Marshall Ave., between Fletcher Parkway and Bradley Avenue in El Cajon. Members from the East County, La Mesa, Lakeside, Santee, Spring Valley and Alpine-Mountain Empire Chambers of Commerces are invited to attend. Admission is free.
The mixer will feature fire-fighting demonstrations, hands-on activities and refreshments, including hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Attendees will experience a building search using a thermal imaging camera, a behind-the-scenes tour of Station 9 and fire hose usage. A drawing will be held for a lunch or dinner with the firefighters. To RSVP, contact Kelly Weiss at the Alpine-Mountain Empire at (619) 445-2722 or by e-mail at chamber.kelly@att.net.
Heartland Fire & Rescue also serves the fire protection districts of Alpine, Bonita, Lakeside, San Miguel, Barona and Viejas.
