Bowie Fire Department, Rescue to Hold Open House

Watch fire-fighting demonstrations, rescues and more at the Bowie Fire Department’s 30th annual Fire Prevention Open House.

The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine, at the Freestate Mall Fire Station (Company 39 - Belair), 15454 Annapolis Road.

Join the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for live demonstrations and displays of fire trucks, as well as other public safety vehicles/equipment.

This year, the department will follow the theme established by the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives.”

Events include:

11:00 - Opening Ceremonies

11:30 - Fire Department Operations Demonstration

12:00 - First Hut Burning Demonstration

12:15 - Residential Sprinkler Demonstration

12:30 - Fire Extinguisher Demonstration

1:00 - Helicopter Static Demonstration

1:15 - Second Hut Burning Demonstration

1:30 - “What Fills a Firefighter’s Boots?” Presentation

1:45 - “When the Ambulance Comes” Presentation

2:00 - Auto Accident and Extrication Demonstration

2:30 - Third Hut Burning Demonstration

3:00 - Fire Extinguisher Demonstration

3:20 - Fourth Hut Burning Demonstration

3:40 - Residential Sprinkler Demonstration