Toms River Fire Department welcomes the community to a free and family-friendly event to meet firefighters and see them in action.

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the department is holding a Fire Prevention Experience on Sunday, October 6. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Mall parking lot, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River. In the event of inclement weather, it will be canceled.

Firefighters will complete live demonstrations using various equipment and apparatus. Community members can also see fire trucks and emergency vehicles from Toms River Fire Department, and learn safety tips for this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

The community can also learn about the volunteer positions available:

• Firefighters who respond to fires, vehicle accidents, water rescues, and more
• Junior firefighters who assist firefighters at the scene of emergency calls
• Seasonal firefighters, who are not full-time residents of Toms River, but aid Ocean Beach Fire Company during the busy, summer months.

“Come out and enjoy the event, meet your local volunteer firefighters, and learn how to keep you and your family safe from a fire. If you’re interested in volunteering, we can answer any questions you have about joining our team,” said Chef Administrator Brian Kubiel.

Learn more about Toms River Fire Department by attending the Fire Prevention Experience on October 6 or visit www.TRFire.org.