Fire district hosts open house

Marshall, a firedog from the children’s television show “PAW Patrol,” stands Feb. 7 with a family attending the West Manatee Fire Rescue District’s annual open house at Station 1, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton. The open house featured station and apparatus tours, a live DJ, bounce houses, face painters and a variety of free food. Islander Photos: Courtesy West Manatee Fire Rescue

A child smiles Feb. 7 as she sees the butterfly painted on her face at the open house.

WMFR fire marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski smiles Feb. 7 alongside a child who won a Nintendo Switch gaming console.

The Anna Maria Island Privateers, along with Marshall the firedog, stand together Feb. 7 while attending the WMFR open house.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, right, and his wife, Thea, hang out Feb. 7 at the WMFR open house with Marshall the firedog.

Kids draw with chalk Feb. 7 on the pavement at Station 1.