The Maui County Fire Prevention Bureau will host demonstrations for youngsters Thursday at the Keopuolani Park field near the Horseshoe Pit and Oct. 20 at the Lahaina Recreation Center.

The events, scheduled for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m, are being held in connection with Fire Prevention Week, whose theme is "Prevent Home Fires."

Maui Fire Department equipment will be on display, and firefighters will demonstrate rescue skills and teach children how to prevent fires at home by observing kitchen safety tips, and avoiding flammable materials and overloaded electrical plugs.

For details, call Kapono Stupplebeen at the Fire Prevention Bureau at 244-9161.