Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 24/07/2008 15:12

8th August 1pm - 4pm

St. Columb Fire Station is having its annual Open Day on Friday 8th August 2008 and invites the public to come down to the station and join in the fun.

The Station will be open from 1pm where visitors will have the chance to meet real firefighters and see the station’s fire engines - including their vintage "Shand Mason" Fire Pump. Also on show (if not in use) will be the Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Newquay Fire Station.

Not only that, but there will be various demonstrations throughout the afternoon, including a practice car crash rescue, firefighters using breathing apparatus and a run through of all the different fire appliances and what they are used for.

Any money raised through donations will go towards the Fire Fighters Charity, which helps firefighters and their families in times of need, assisting over 13,500 individuals every year.

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About the Fire Fighters Charity

Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is there for fire fighters during their times of need, and assists over 13,500 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

Our modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, located in Cumbria, Devon and West Sussex, which offer varying combinations of therapy and recuperation services. Its pioneering new Beneficiary Support Services also offer local and remote assistance to people in need nationwide.

It costs over £9 million every year to keep the Charity running, and with no government funding, is completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community.

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