SSVFD Annual Open House Sunday, October 7, 2018
When: Sunday, October 7, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Station 4 at 17921 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860
Fun opportunity for kids to meet firefighters and see cool equipment used in fire and rescue work. Kids can see Sparky the Fire Dog, learn “Stop, Drop, and Roll”, and play firefighter dress up. Parents can learn about Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Bike Helmet Safety, and Car Seat Safety and learn about hosting your child’s birthday party at the fire department. There will be CPR demos, child safety seat demos, bike helmet safety info, emergency preparedness info, live fire-fighting demonstrations, and fire extinguisher demonstrations. There will also be a fire safety house, smoke detector display, stove fire demonstration, and street address display. Explore opportunities to volunteer in an exciting field while giving back to your community as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, or auxiliary member. See fire engines, a 100’ ladder truck, rescue vehicles, and rescue boats up close and personal. Tour the Department’s 4,000 sq ft “Oak Room”, available for private and community events. Learn about community events including Santa and Chanukah Fire Engine runs, National Night Out, and Olney Days.
For additional information on the Open House please email [email protected] or visit Facebook @SandySpringVolunteers
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- Ray Pensy of Brinklow practices using a fire extinguisher under the watchful eye of Fire Chief Emeritus George Brown during the the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Open House held at Station 4 on Brooke Road last Sunday afternoon (10/1/17).
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- Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Board member John Lindner shows 4 year old Henry Ketchum of Silver Spring how to use a fire hose during the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Open House held at Station 4 on Brooke Road last Sunday afternoon (10/1/17).