Get ready for a day of family-friendly fun, community engagement, and valuable safety awareness at the 10th Dorchester County Fire Rescue First Responder Awareness Festival. This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Harleyville Town Park, located across from Dorchester County Fire Station 3.

Event Highlights:

• Admission: FREE! This festival is open to everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of excitement and learning.
• Food Truck: Come grab lunch for you and your family from a local food truck.
• Local and State Agencies: Connect with first responders from Dorchester County and state agencies.
• Dunking Booth and Bounce House: Enjoy some fun with the kids at the dunking booth station and bounce house.
• Fire Education Demonstrations: Learn essential fire safety tips from our experts.
• Helicopter Display: Get up close and personal with a real helicopter.
• Side by Side Live Burn: Witness the skill of our firefighters as they demonstrate live burn scenarios.
• Auto Extrication Demo: See firsthand how our responders perform auto extrication in emergency situations.

This festival is not only a fantastic opportunity for family entertainment but also a valuable educational experience. Attendees will gain insights into fire safety, emergency response, and the critical role of first responders in our community.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 21, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Harleyville Town Park (S. Railroad Ave., Harleyville, across from Dorchester County Fire Station 3)

We invite all members of the community to join us at the 10th Dorchester County Fire Rescue First Responder Awareness Festival and celebrate our local heroes. Enjoy a day of learning, appreciation, and family fun.