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Tour Bethesda Fire Station, Equipment at Rescue Day 2014
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will hold a free open house Saturday during Taste of Bethesda.
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will hold its free annual open house, “Rescue Day 2014,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Rescue Day 2014 is being held in conjunction with the Taste of Bethesda, the outdoor food festival held just two blocks away in Bethesda’s restaurant district.
The event will go on rain or shine.
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Rescue Day will feature fire and rescue activities and displays for all ages, including tours of the station; live demonstrations of emergency medical, rescue, and firefighting equipment; free kids’ firefighter hats; and a moonbounce. The Rescue Squad’s most advanced firefighting and rescue equipment will be on display, including emergency vehicles and the Squad’s thermal imaging camera that is used to help locate fire victims in blinding smoke.
Free parking is available in downtown Bethesda’s public garages. Organizers recommend either the garage at Woodmont Avenue and Rugby Avenue or the garage at Auburn Avenue and Del Ray Avenue.
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