MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-78930
The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes.
It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? That's why having two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!” focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.
Many of our Fire/EMS Stations will be hosting open house events over the next several weeks. Children and adults can learn how to develop a home escape plan, including, 2 ways out of every room and a designated meeting place outside. We encourage you to take time and visit one of local Fire/EMS Stations and learn something that might just save your life. Check back often as this site will be updated with new open house events as information becomes available,
The Glenn Dale Fire Association, Inc. Fire/EMS Station 818
11900 Glenn Dale Boulevard, Glenn Dale
Public Fire and Safety Prevention Open House –
Saturday, September 29, 2012, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For additional information: 301-805-2400 www.gdvfd.com
Planned activities include:
Apparatus Displays
9-1-1 emergency system demonstrations
Hector the Fire Safety Clown
Free blood pressure checks on request
Automobile extrication demonstration
Fire safety trailer
Fire safety brochures and handbooks
Fun activities and fire hats for the kids!
US Park Police “Eagle” Helicopter (subject to availability)
The Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department, Fire/EMS Station 40
14201 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD
Third Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Open House - Saturday, October 6, 2012
11:00 am - 3:00PM
Planned activities include:
Firehouse and apparatus toursAuto extrication demonstrations
Static apparatus displays from surrounding companies
Coloring books
Meet the Firefighters
Best coloring book pictures contest
Volunteer recruitment
Opportunities for citizens to ask questions concerning fire & life safety.
For additional information:
240-682-1200
(after 5:00 pm weekdays) http://www.brandywinevfd.net
Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Fire/EMS Station 839
15454 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD
Fire Prevention Day, October 13, 2012, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
This annual event is held each October to educate the Community of Bowie in fire prevention and home safety. This year will be the 28th annual program. Attendance has grown over the years, with attendance in years past being in the thousands of visitors. Bowie's Fire Prevention Day is one of the biggest in the state, and the 2008 event was honored as one of the best in the state by the Maryland State Firemen's Association.
Come join the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad as we continue to make Bowie a safer place to live. Help us help you by attending a full day of fun, sights and sounds. See live demonstrations and displays of fire trucks, as well as other public safety vehicles/equipment. This year, we will follow the theme established by the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week, "Have 2 Ways Out."
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
2:15 - Auto Fire Demonstration
2:30 - Third Hut Burning Demonstration
3:00 - Fire Extinguisher Demonstration
3:20 - Fourth Hut Burning Demonstration
3:40 - Residential Sprinkler Demonstration
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Fire/EMS Station 801
6200 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, MD
Fire Safety Open House – Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We will have fire safety demonstrations, hands on educational experiences, raffles, food, music and fun!
For additional information: 301-883-7701 www.hvfd.com
Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Fire/EMS Station 8114905 Branchville Road,
College Park, MD
Open House, Saturday, October 13, 2012, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
For additional information: 301-883-7711 www.bvfco11.com
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Fire/EMS Station 810
7411 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD
Open House – Sunday, October 14, 2012, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For additional information: 301-883-7710 www.laurelvfd.org
Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, Fire/EMS Station 831
4911 Prince George’s avenue, Beltsville, MD
Open House – Sunday, October 21, 2012, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For additional information: 301-883-7731 www.beltsvillevfd.com
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