Beckerle & Company Hose Company of Danbury, a volunteer fire company, is holding an open house and membership drive this weekend. This coincides with Fire Prevention Week. The event will be on Saturday (October 15th) from 11am to 3pm at the fire house on Liberty Street. Participants will learn how to use a fire extinguisher, see the company's equipment up close and learn about fire prevent. Kids will receive Sparky Fire Hats. Applications for volunteer members will be on hand. Those accepted will receive free training and equipment. Beckerle & Company Hose Company of Danbury is now in its 142nd year of service.