BG Fire Division to host open house next weekend

Firefighters work on shuttling water during training last year.

Bowling Green Fire Division will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pearl Street fire station, 1060 Pearl St.

The open house will feature a fire extinguisher demonstration at 10 a.m., a live fire demonstration at 11 a.m., and an auto extrication demonstration using the Jaws of Life at noon.

Those attending will be able to operate a real fire hose, sit in the fire trucks and ambulances, and tour the fire station.

There will be safety brochures available, and opportunities to go through a fire safety trailer.

Free pizza will be available.

Anyone wanting more information about the fire division may visit http://www.bgohio.org/bgfd.