Golden's Bridge Firehouse Annual Community Day Will Offer A Glimpse Of Behind The Curtains

GOLDEN'S BRIDGE, NY — Everybody will feel like an insider when the firehouse doors open.

Golden’s Bridge Fire Department will hold its 10th annual Community Day at the Firehouse on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will be held at the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse, and organizers said every family will receive a free raffle ticket while children will get a gift bag at the welcome tent.

The department described the event as a mix of food, family activities and fire safety education timed to National Fire Prevention Month. The event will include firefighter demonstrations, emergency response partners, children’s activities and food prepared by the firehouse culinary team.

Food planned for the day includes firehouse chili with toppings, bratwurst with onions, butternut squash soup, chicken tenders and hot dogs, according to the release. Morning offerings will include apple cider, juice, coffee, donuts, bagels and fruit. Organizers also said cookies, cupcakes, chips, Halloween candy and popcorn will be flowing during the day.

Activities for children are set to include an inflatable obstacle course, a fire hose activity aimed at a house façade, pumpkin picking from the department’s pumpkin patch, crafts, fire gear dress-up and fire truck photo opportunities. The department also said Golden the Fire Dog will attend, and fire truck rides will be available for children and adults. Adults will also be able to take part in a fire extinguisher tutorial and use extinguishers on live flames.

Prizes in the free raffle will include private family fire truck rides, siren and lights curbside birthday experiences and gift cards, according to the release. Demonstrations during the day are expected to include a vehicle extrication rescue using hydraulic tools, a live car fire burn and a kitchen grease fire demonstration.

State and County Police and Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps members will also take part with demonstrations involving high tech and K9 units, along with ambulance tours.

"We host Community Day as a way of thanking and giving back to the residents who support us throughout the year,"GBFD Fire Chief Melillo said. "It brings together Golden’s Bridge firefighters and our partners in emergency response with the community we serve. But most importantly, to coincide with National Fire Prevention Month, Community Day calls attention to fire safety and prevention in an engaging, casual and entertaining environment. We want everyone to have a good time and to enjoy the camaraderie, food, activities and demonstrations. But we also want to impart the message that fire safety, education and awareness helps save lives,"

For more information about the Oct. 17 event, the department said residents can call or text GBFD public information at 914-403-4072.