Crowds Flock to the Orchard Beach Annual Open House
By Secretary Michael Matula
October 5, 2009
The volunteers at Orchard Beach would like to thank the community for coming out to our annual Open House on Sunday October 4th. The days activities included watching demonstrations by BGE gas, BGE electricity, Chesapeake Rescue Dogs, Bay Area Rescue Canines and our own Orchard Beach Firefighters. Special thanks to the Anne Arundel County Alarmers, BGE utilities, the Anne Arundel County Dive unit, AACo Special Command Unit, and the United States Coast Guard.
Visitors walked away with a variety of free giveaways, coloring books, Orchard Beach cups, and a belly full of cotton candy and hotdogs! We hope to see everyone again next year!
Michelle and Maggie from Chesapeake Rescue Dogs put on a demonstration
A demonstration by BGE electricity
A junior firefighter picks up some pointers from BGE gas
Sneaking away for some fun on the moonbounce.
Lt. Chilcoate briefs the crowd on the auto extrication
The crowd watches the rescue demonstration
Lt. Chilcoate sets the stage for the rescue demonstration
Treasurer "Wheels" Wenzel shows off his slot car racing finesse
The Alarmers find a good spot and enjoy the festivities of the day...
The Coast Guard makes it up from 'the yard.
"Dino" from Bay Area Rescue Canines shows off his skills
Firefighter Lindner demonstrates how to use a fire extinguisher
Mike and Joe try to stay out of trouble during the Open House.
