Coronado, CA Coronado Firefighters and Coronado Police Officers invite the community to celebrate the Citys 23rd annual Open House on Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Officials will close off the streets around Coronados main fire house on Sixth Street near D Avenue as well as streets near Coronados Police Department. Coronado Police Department will give residents tours of their facilities. Other local, state and federal public safety agencies will be on hand to provide information on the services they provide and to answer questions.
The Public Safety Open House, which is held annually during Fire Prevention Week, runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its a family-friendly day with activities for children, such as face-painting and a coloring contest. Hot dogs are free while supplies last and musical entertainment will be provided.
Public safety officials will provide residents with information to help prevent fires at home and protect their families from being victims of crime.
Coronados event has become a public safety expo featuring local and outside agencies with Coronado acting as the host. The Open House is a great way to educate many people about crime prevention and fire safety and the services available to them.
Coronado Fire Chief Mike Blood said the Open House also demonstrates how public agencies work together. Many of the calls firefighters receive are not all about fires but other emergencies as well.
Among participating fire agencies this year are the Federal Fire Department, Imperial Beach, U.S Fish and Wildlife and California Department of Forestry. Law enforcement agencies representing San Diego County Sheriffs Department, CHP and San Diego Harbor Police, and the Red Cross Blood Mobile will on site for blood donations.
Coronado lifeguards bring out their popular dunk tank to serve up lessons in water safety. In addition, agencies from around the county will occupy resource booths. Members of the Coronado Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, will talk about how to be prepared for disaster. The Coronado Emergency Radio Operators will provide demonstrations.
