Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 06/08/2008 16:09

16th August 11am-3pm

Camborne Fire Station is inviting the public to come along to their Open Day on 16th August 11am-3pm.

On the day, there will be plenty of fun and demonstrations, including what happens when a chip pan catches fire, seeing how firefighters rescue casualties when involved in road traffic accidents. In addition, Charlie (the fire investigation dog) will be putting on a special display to show the work he does.

As well as all of this, there will be football games, plenty of ice cream and hot food straight off the barbecue, teas, coffees, and cakes plus lots more fun and entertainment!

Adam Curtis, firefighter at Camborne fire station who organised the day says, “We hope to get a good turn out to Camborne’s Open Day, which should be a great day out for everyone. Whether you are interested in the work we do as the Fire Brigade or just fancy a game of footie and some nice food, there will be something for everyone. Please come down and join us, and help us raise some much needed money for the Fire Fighter’s Charity.”

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

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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 firefighters during their times of need, and assists over 13,500 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

Its 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, it is completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community.