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THE SALAMANDER | AUGUST 2016
​Live burns, tower rescues and hose games
were among the fire-related activities that
attracted thousands to a fire station open day.
The event at Rushmoor also featured a
firefighter dunking station, an extrication
display and an engine simulation ride.
There were a dozen vehicles on display,
including specialist and vintagemodels, and the
public got the chance to meet representatives
from all blue light services and the heroic yet
cute fire dogs.
The event was held between 10am and 4pm
on Saturday 30th May and marked 26 years of
the station being open as well as raising about
£1,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Children enjoyed using the hose to ‘put out’
BRIGADE ROUND UP
Hampshire Fire & Rescue
flames on a colourful cut out, sitting in an engine,
dressing up as a firefighter and simulating rope
rescues.
One of the organisers Watch Manager Ian
Crawley said: “It has been incredible. We have
had huge crowds through the door and it is hard
to point to any one part that was most popular.
“Everyone has worked very hard to make sure
it was a great day and we have highlighted
safety messages too.
“It is great to engage with the community like
this and to see them come out to support us.”
There were areas where the over-65s could try
out the STEER programme or where people
could learn how to save a life.
The station was filled with photos, information
and videos showing what the service is all
about as well as a mangled car to reinforce the
Project Pictogram road safety campaign.
There was also a smoke machine, face-
painting, a Fireman Sam mascot, music, a
barbecue and tea and cake.
Live burns and extrications draw crowd to
fundraising open day
Photo’s by: Alison Jepp
Youngsters being shown how to use the Fire
Brigade equipment