By Brendan Rees
Narre Warren North fire brigade threw its doors open to public ahead of the summer fire season.
There was plenty for families to do during the open day held on Saturday 19 October.
The day attracted more than a thousand people which included live demonstrations of vehicle rescue, a barbecue, tours of the station, educational handouts, and a chance to check out the brigade’s ultra-light tanker.
There were also fire uniforms and helmets for children to wear, and a chance to sit in the driver’s seat of a fire truck.
The brigade’s communications officer Aaron Tams said the open day helped build community relationships and awareness of what the fire brigade did.
“The brigades and other services put on several demonstrations such as gas flare-off, casualty removal, thermal imaging in smoke filled structures, hazmat awareness and draughting water from static supplies,” he said.
“We really enjoy being able to put on these events for the community. After all we are there for them,” he said.
“The kids and the ‘big kids’ really enjoyed the different activities available to them like the Little Pat fire truck and getting to wear their own structure gear, using the brand new ultra-light tanker to put out simulation spot fires.”
The brigade thanked Narre Warren SES, Victoria Police, Hallam fire brigade, Upwey fire brigade, Officer fire brigade, Rapid Relief Team, Kennards Hire Narre Warren, Narre Warren Baptist Church, Ambulance Victoria, Rob’s Amusements and all brigade members for making the day possible.
