Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in the lead up to winter.
Fire stations across the state will be open from 10am to 2pm on May 10 with a range of free activities including live demonstrations, station tours and free giveaways.
Families can get up close to the fire trucks and rescue equipment, and chat to local firefighters about the simple steps they can take to ‘BE FIRE SAFE’ this winter.
PAW Patrol fan favourites, Marshall and Chase, will be making an appearance at the Museum of Fire at Penrith, ensuring ‘im-paw-tant’ fire safety messages reach some of our youngest community members.
“Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to get behind-the-scenes access to NSW fire stations and understand the work our firefighters do to keep our communities safe,” said Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib.
“I’d encourage you to head down to your local fire station this Saturday, have some interactive fun, and learn more about how to be ‘fire safe’ and protect you and your loved ones.”
FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said Open Day is something firefighters look forward to each year.
“It gives us the chance to meet locals and provide vital safety tips to be fire safe,” he said.
“This year, we want to make sure that everyone has a working smoke alarm in their home. We can’t smell smoke while we’re sleeping, so having a working smoke alarm is so crucial.
“Fire and Rescue NSW offers free home fire safety visits. Local firefighters will visit your home, provide tailored fire safety advice, test your smoke alarm, and will even replace it for free if necessary.”
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.