Want to meet your local firefighters? Toms River Fire Department is giving you the chance.

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Toms River Fire Department is holding a free, family-friending Fire Prevention Experience on Sunday, October 8. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Fire Training Center, 1780 Church Road, Toms River. In the event of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled to October 15.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to get to know their local firefighters in a fun atmosphere,” said Chief Administrator Brian Kubiel.

Firefighters will complete live demonstrations, including extinguishing fires, vehicle extrication, window rescue and apparatus demos. Community members can also see fire trucks and emergency vehicles from Toms River Fire Department, enjoy food and beverages, and learn safety tips for this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking Safety Starts with You.”

Additionally, music will be provided all day by The Hawk 107.5, the official media sponsor of the event.

“If anyone is interested in learning more about volunteering, we encourage them to attend this event and hear from our members,” added Kubiel. “We are seeking firefighters and junior firefighters to join our team.”

Learn more about Toms River Fire Department by attending the Fire Prevention Experience on October 8 or visit www.TRFire.org.