Children will be able to climb aboard a fire truck at the Margate Fire Department Open House being held Wednesday, June 26.
MARGATE - The city's Fire Department will hold its annual Open House 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the parking lot behind the Margate City Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave.
The event, which is geared toward providing life-saving information about fire safety for young children, is open to the public.
The family friendly event includes demonstrations about how to Stop, Drop and Roll, crawl under the smoke and how to respond to the sound of a smoke detector. Children will be able to climb aboard fire apparatus, check out the inside of an ambulance and operate a fire hose.
Firefighters will provide giveaways, and refreshments, including hot dogs, ice cream and soft drinks.
