Pompieropoli Garbagna Novarese

A miniature city for junior firefighters

Pompieropoli is an annual event that transforms a square or courtyard in Garbagna Novarese into a child-sized fire station. In this town in the Novara plains (Piedmont), children have the chance to experience the thrill of the firefighter profession for a few hours, guided by the volunteers of the National Firefighters Association - Novara Section.

How the course works

The experience recreates the emergency tasks performed by firefighters on a smaller scale. Equipped with a helmet, vest, and disposable cap, children face a series of challenges designed to test their balance, courage, and teamwork:

• Agility tests: the "A" ladder and the pole, to climb like real firefighters.
• Technical drills: the horizontal ladder and the oscillating balance beam.
• The smoke tunnel: a passage filled with dense smoke (actually harmless water vapor) to be navigated with caution.
• Fire extinguishing: using a real fire hose to experience the thrill of putting out flames in complete safety.

An authentic fire engine is always on-site for the kids to admire up close. At the end of the course, every participant receives a certificate of completion as a souvenir of their day as a firefighter.

An educational and free initiative

Beyond the fun, Pompieropoli has a strong educational value: it teaches children, in a simple and playful way, the basic rules of fire prevention and how to behave in an emergency. The activity is aimed specifically at children and teenagers, and admission is free, making it a perfect day out for the whole family.

Garbagna Novarese and the firefighter tradition

The Novara Section of the National Firefighters Association brings Pompieropoli to numerous towns in the region, from Garbagna Novarese to neighboring villages, with the goal of introducing the next generation to the world of emergency services. For this small town in the Lower Novara area, it is a highly anticipated event that draws families from across the region for a day of play, safety, and community spirit.