Barnsley firefighters hold open days at fire stations around the borough where local people are invited into the station for a fun-packed open day.
There are a wide range of activities and demonstrations planned throughout the day, including:
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Fire fighting demonstrations
· Technical Rescue Unit (TRU) display – firefighters trained in specialist rescue techniques will be performing a demonstration
· Chip pan fire demonstration
Open day events are open between 10am and 4pm.
Barnsley Station Manager Andrew Strelzcenie said: “Local people are invited to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family to have a really fun day.”
Also Rotherham fire station is throwing open its doors and giving residents another exclusive chance to go behind the scenes and find out more about the community facility and its work.
The fire station on Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood will be holding an open evening on Saturday October 30, following a similar, well attended event this summer.
Free entertainment put on by local fire crews will include:
· Bucking bronco
· Bungee run
· Road traffic collision demonstration
· Chip pan demonstration
Firefighters will also be offering free advice on how to stay safe in the home and on the roads. The event will take place from 4pm to 8pm.
Station Manager Tony Carlin said: “This is an opportunity for our crews to engage with the local community, and for people to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station. There will be plenty of activities for all the family and they main events will all take place indoors, so don't let the weather put you off!”
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