09/04/2026
A REAL REMINDER OF WHY FIRE SAFETY MATTERS š§Æ
Last night, before the Highland County Fair even officially opened, Paint Creek Joint EMS & Fire District Station 23 was dispatched at 12:42 a.m. to a working fire involving a concession stand at the Highland County Fairgrounds.
First and foremost, weāre thankful for the firefighters and first responders who answered the call and worked the scene.
Incidents like this are also a very real reminder of something we preach every day at Irwin Fire Equipment: fires donāt make appointments.
They can happen in the middle of the night, during business hours, at a fair, in a restaurant, shop, barn, vehicle, or your own home.
Having a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall isnāt enough. You need the right extinguisher for the hazard, properly located, properly maintained, and professionally inspected so itās ready when you actually need it.
This weekend, Irwin Fire Equipment will be onsite at the Highland County Fair Sunday through Wednesday, helping support fire safety throughout the fair.
And this year will be even more special for usāthe third generation of Irwin Fire Equipment will be right there with us, learning firsthand why this business and the work we do matters.
For us, itās more than inspecting extinguishers and putting tags on equipment. Itās about helping protect the businesses, organizations, events and communities we call home.
Last night was the reminder.
Donāt wait until after a fire to think about fire safety. Make sure your equipment is there, inspected, and READY before you ever need it.
š§Æ Irwin Fire Equipment
Fire Safety Is Our Business.