Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue to host its annual Open House Saturday at Station No. 4

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the equipment and procedures used by firefighters assigned to protect lives and property, Saturday is your chance, as Costa Mesa’s fire department hosts a Fire & Rescue Expo and Open House.

Held during Fire Prevention Month, which has a theme of “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape,” the interactive event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fire Station No. 4 Training Center and begins with a parade of fire vehicles from the city’s fire department and California Office of Emergency Services.

Attendees can take part in a fire ground challenge, to see if they can withstand the physical rigors of being a firefighter and watch live fire demonstrations, including crews operating the “jaws of life.”

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“We are excited for this year’s event,” Costa Mesa Fire Battalion Chief Chris Coates said Wednesday. “Our personnel have planned several demonstrations where community members will get to observe a team of firefighters working against the clock to protect lives, property and the environment, including the process and coordination of administering CPR.”

Firefighters will also participate in a turnout challenge, where they will be timed on dressing from head to toe in protective fire equipment. Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue requires its first responders to fully dress within one minute, or two minutes if they plan to use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Activities for children and families will take place at 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Fire Station No. 4 is located at 2300 Placentia Ave. Parking is free at nearby Estancia High School.

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue hosts an annual Open House Saturday at Fire Station No. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Courtesy of Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue)

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