Climb Aboard the Engines
Get up close with Engine 71 and the rest of the fleet.
Arundel Volunteer Fire Department
Open House
Come meet your local firefighters and enjoy a FREE, fun-filled day of exciting demonstrations, activities, refreshments, and family fun for all ages!
About
Join us for the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Station 7 in Gambrills! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day featuring firefighter and CPR demonstrations, K-9 demonstrations, face painting, a bounce house and slide, a pumpkin patch, crafts for the kids, adoptable animals, Smokey Bear, and more. Meet your local firefighters, tour the station, learn important fire and life-safety tips, enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and refreshments, and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win lots of great prizes! Admission is free, and we look forward to welcoming our community for a great day of family fun!
Admission
Tickets & Prices
- AVFD Raffle Tickets Support the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, by purchasing raffle tickets! Each ticket helps fund essential equipment, training, and community safety programs provided by our dedicated volunteer firefighters. Your contribution directly supports our mission to pr $0
What to Expect
The Highlights
Tour the Firehouse
See where your volunteers train, gear up, and answer the call.
Hands-On Fire Safety
CPR, the smoke trailer, and live demos — learn to keep your home safe.
Open House
When
Mark Your Calendar
October 2026
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Open nights · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where
Getting Here
Questions
Good to Know
Yes — free and open to the whole community, with free hot dogs and giveaways while they last.
Climb on the engines, try the hose line, and walk through the smoke-safety trailer with a firefighter.
Open House
Come meet your local firefighters and enjoy a FREE, fun-filled day of exciting demonstrations, activities, refreshments, and family fun for all ages!