MCFRS News Release
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Fire Department Open Houses
Rockville, Maryland - - - The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting ‘Open House’ events at fire stations around the County during Fire Prevention Month. The National Fire Protection Association has designated this year’s theme “Protect Your Family from Fire” and firefighters and safety advocates will focus efforts on the importance of developing a home escape plan, practicing a home fire drill and checking smoke alarms to ensure they are working.
All Open House events are free and will feature many exciting activities including tours of the station, fire safety activities, information/handouts, demonstrations of emergency equipment and
much more. . . please visit the fire station’s website or call for a comprehensive listing of activities planned.
Date |
Location |
Times |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | Chevy Chase Fire Department, Station 7 8001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 301-652-0707 |
10:00 – 3:00 pm |
October 9 |
Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department, Station 24 13216 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 240-773-4724 |
12:00 – 3:00 pm |
October 22 |
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department, Station 15 13900 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 240-773-8957 |
12:00 – 4:00 pm |
| October 29 | Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, Station 10 8001 River Road, Bethesda, MD 301-379-9387 |
10:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
| November 12 | Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department, Station 11 |
TBA |
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