Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 07/08/2008 17:45

17th August 10am - 4pm

Newquay Fire Station is inviting the public to come along to their Open Day on 17th August 10am-4pm, where there will be loads of activities for all the family, as well as refreshments and a barbecue.

The station will have vintage fire engines on display, and firefighters will be on hand to talk about their experiences and carry out demonstrations. Kids that come along will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Aerial Ladder Platform, drive remote control boats and throw wet sponges at firefighters in the stocks! For those with a passion for football, there will be a penalty shoot out.

As well as all of this, displays and personnel will be there from the Coastguard, Ambulance Service, RNLI, and several charities will be in attendance with a variety of stalls and activities to raise funds.

Firefighter Ken Wright, says of the day, “We are looking forward to welcoming the public to Newquay’s Open Day, come rain or shine that barbecue will be sizzling! We’ve organised loads of activities so there is something for everyone and hope that the public will come down and support the various charities involved, including the Fire Fighter’s Charity.”

Donations direct to the fire station crew will go to 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.