FIREFIGHTERS are encouraging people to visit Armidale Fire Station for the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) annual Open Day this Saturday, 18 May.
Armidale Fire Station, located at 66 Barney Street will be open from 10am to 2pm and families are encouraged to visit their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention.
A range of free activities will be on offer including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentations including advice about installing smoke alarms, changing smoke alarm batteries and preparing a home escape fire plan.
Children will be able to see fire engines and firefighting equipment up close, which is always one of the highlights of this much-anticipated day.
“With winter approaching, open day is a timely opportunity to talk to the experts in home fire safety. Winter is the worst time of the year for home fires,” Station Commander Wayne Zikan said.
Station Commander Zikan added that the joint FRNSW/GIO online home fire safety audit is one of the best ways of assessing home fire awareness and identifying the risks throughout the home. Go to http://www.homefiresafetyaudit.com.au/ to see how your home rates.
“Head over to Armidale Fire Station on open day and talk to our firefighters face-to-face about simple safety tips you can use to escape quickly and safely in case of a fire or emergency.”
The open day marks the end of Fire Prevention Week for 2013. Go to www.fire.nsw.gov.au for more information.
