The Ocean City Fire Department’s annual Open House is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the department headquarters at 550 Asbury Avenue.
Children watch a live firefighting demonstration during the 2014 Open House at the Ocean City Fire Department.
The event coincides with national Fire Prevention Month and gives the community a chance to learn more about how the department works. It's always a popular evening with hundreds of community members typically in attendance.
Many of the activities at the Open House are geared toward teaching children how to act and react in a fire situation. From learning to “stop, drop and roll” to using a fire extinguisher to douse flames, Ocean City youth got a chance to learn by doing.
The event will include a live fire demonstration, tours of trucks and other activities. Free hot dogs, pretzels and drinks will be available.
Off-duty firefighters from International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 4032 volunteer their time to help produce the event.
Tuesday's forecast calls for a sunny day with a high of 70 degrees and an overnight low of 54 degrees.
For more information, call 609-399-6111. ext. 9190.
