Salisbury fire station is opening its doors to the community this weekend – for the first time in nearly 15 years.

An open day is being held today (Saturday, September 24) from 10am to 4pm at the fire station on Ashley Road.

Every type of appliance used by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be on display, along with a specialist airport vehicle from nearby Boscombe Down.

There will also be a range of demonstrations, including hot oil fires, rope rescue and using the aerial ladder platform.

Other activities will include a CPR training area, where people can learn vital lifesaving skills; a chance to test your throwing ability at the throwline target practice; and, for children, the opportunity to dress up as a firefighter and spray water at targets using a hose from a fire engine.

Firefighter Sam Edwards, who is one of the event organisers, said: “It’s been many years since we last held an open day at the fire station, so we are really looking forward to welcoming local people along to have a look round and find out more about what we do.

"We’ve got lots to see and do, and we’re also hoping visitors will find out more about staying safe at home. It’s all free, although we will be fundraising for the Fire Fighters Charity.”

There will be stalls for Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR), the local blood bikes charity, the British Red Cross emergency response team, Wiltshire Police, the Bobby Van and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

There is no parking available at the fire station.

 

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