Lubbock families looking for a hands-on, educational adventure this week are in luck. Lubbock-area Firehouse Subs locations are hosting Touch-the-Truck events in celebration of Fire Prevention Week, giving kids and community members the rare chance to get up close with real fire apparatus and learn about fire safety in a fun, welcoming setting.

Fire Prevention Week is a nationally recognized observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety at home and in the community. Firehouse Subs, a brand with deep roots in first-responder culture — it was founded by former firefighters — has made community safety outreach a cornerstone of its identity, and the Touch-the-Truck events reflect that mission in a tangible, family-friendly way.

Events like these give children the opportunity to explore fire trucks, meet local firefighters, and ask questions in a low-pressure environment — experiences that fire safety experts say can make a real difference in how young people respond to emergencies. For many kids, seeing the gear and equipment up close helps demystify firefighting and builds confidence and awareness around fire safety practices at home.

The partnership between a local business and the fire safety community is exactly the kind of grassroots, neighbor-helping-neighbor effort that makes Lubbock such a tight-knit city. By hosting these events at their restaurant locations, Firehouse Subs is turning an ordinary week into a memorable community moment — one sandwich and one fire truck at a time.

Lubbock residents are encouraged to stop by their nearest participating Firehouse Subs location during Fire Prevention Week to take part in the Touch-the-Truck festivities. It’s a great opportunity to grab a meal, meet a hero, and pick up some life-saving knowledge along the way.

Sources: fox34.com