The sounds of fire trucks and the wail of sirens filled the air in Onset Tuesday night, but there was no fire.

Wareham Police, fire, and other first-responders put on a great show for kids and adults at the National Night Out.

The event is intended to build bridges between the police and the community they serve. Coordinated by the National Association of Town Watch, the event is held nationwide every year.

"The idea is to build a police and community partnership," said Acting Chief Kevin Walsh. He noted that his is the third year the Wareham Police Department has hosted the event and each year, the turnout is bigger.

The night kicked off with a parade of emergency vehicles that ended at Lopes Field, where kids cold go on ATV rides with police, hop around in a bouncy house, or try their hand at the dunk tank.

Selectman Steve Holmes took a crack at dunking Nick Brogioli of the Wareham Harbormaster Department, but for the most part, it was the kids doing the dunking.

Food was provided by Lindsey's Restaurant, and the Mad Batter Bakery was there to provide some sweet treats from its cupcake bus. Employees of Target, one of the event's sponsors, handed out frisbees, flip-flops, and other goodies to attendees.

"It puts a better light on what the police represent," said Wareham resident Judith McGrath, who was there face-painting for the kids. She went on to say that it's a great way to show people that it's not all bad despite the crime that happens in all towns.

"A lot of good things happen here," said McGrath.