Several Harford County fire companies held open houses last weekend in observance of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9 to 15.
More open houses are planned for this coming weekend and later in October as the county continues to participate in the national observance of Fire Prevention Week.
Among those holding open houses last weekend were Level Volunteer Fire Company, which drew a large crowd to its firehouse Sunday afternoon.
Visitors took rides on one of the fire trucks, and firemen's jackets, boots and hats were available for the youngsters to try on. The fire company's museum was open and several demonstration booths were set up manned by local police and public safety agencies.
Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company held its open house Saturday.
Upcoming Fire Prevention Week open houses in Harford County include:
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company, Sat., Oct. 8, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.;
Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, Sun., Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Darlington Volunteer Fire Company, Sun., Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to noon;
Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Co., Sun, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Sat., Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and
Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company, Sun., Oct. 23, noon to 4 p.m.