Firefighters are encouraging people to visit Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and Macksville Fire Stations for the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) annual Open Day on Saturday, May 19.
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Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and Macksville Fire Stations will be open from 10am to 2pm and families are encouraged to come along and meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention.
A range of free activities will be on offer, including firefighting demonstrations, station tours, Road Rescue Demonstrations and fire safety presentations. Firefighters will also be able to provide advice on installing or replacing smoke alarms, and preparing a home fire escape plan.
Children will be able to see the fire engines and firefighting equipment up close – always a highlight of this much-anticipated day. They’ll also be able to take home a “Brigade Kids” activity booklet, which teaches them vital fire safety lessons.
This year, FRNSW is focusing on fire prevention in the kitchen, urging people to “Keep Looking When Cooking”.
Station Commander Ricky Forbes said: “Almost half of all house fires start in the kitchen, usually when people fail to keep an eye on the stove top. Regrettably, hundreds of injuries and occur every year from cooking-related fires, and people have lost their lives as a result.
“With winter coming, Open Day is a also great opportunity to talk to the experts about replacing smoke alarms. We’re encouraging residents to replace their outdated alarms with the latest 10-year, lithium-powered smoke alarms.
“Why not come along to Bowraville, Nambucca Heads or Macksville Fire Stations on Open Day and come and talk to us about how you can reduce the risk of fire destroying your life,” he said.