Orange Fire Department Bringing "Spookier Experience" To Haunted House

ORANGE, CT – Orange Volunteer Fire Fighters are combining efforts with the Orange Players to deliver frightening fun at the firehouse to tell a Halloween ghost story.

“We’re very excited to welcome the Orange Players into our firehouse for our Haunted House spectacular,” said Dag Anderson, firefighter and co-chair of the program. “After the resounding success of last year’s event, we wanted to gear up for an even spookier experience. The Orange Players will certainly help us do that!”

For the second year, members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department, with the help of some friends, will welcome children over 11 into their station, where ghosts, ghouls, goblins and others will set up camp from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 at the firehouse on Orange Center Road.

“Collaborating with the Orange Volunteer Fire Department is a fantastic opportunity to provide an unforgettable experience,” Cyndi Consoli, president of the Orange Players, said. “We are looking forward to delivering a night of spine-tingling terror.”

Children 11 and over are welcome at the haunted house, although adults must accompany children under 16. A donation of $5 or more is suggested.

The haunted house will feature sinister corridors, prowling past bone-chilling characters and expecting some scary moments.

It won’t only be scary moments, as apple cider donuts will be offered during the event.

“We are thrilled to bring back the haunted house for the second year,” Rob Panapada, firefighter and co-chair of the event, said. “We’ve embraced the spirit of Halloween while providing some fun for the community.”

Firefighters, with help from the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Orange Youth Services and the Orange Players, have been decorating the firehouse appropriately and preparing an immersive and fun experience.

“The challenge has been to create a route through the firehouse for those participating and still be able to put the fire apparatus back in the station at the end of the night,” Panapada said. “We still need to be ready to respond to real emergencies at any moment.”