FAMILIES in Tea Gardens are encouraged to make a trip to their local Fire and Rescue Station on Saturday 13 May.

From 10am to 2pm the dedicated team of firefighters and support staff will be opening their doors to the public to help educate people about home fire safety.

Captain Jim Wisemantel hopes that families will be encouraged to be better prepared.

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“This year we want you to ask yourself ‘are you ready?’and prepare your homes early for winter by checking your smoke alarms and knowing what to do when it sounds.”

During the Open Day the team will conduct firefighting demonstrations, tours of the station and safety presentations.
Captain Wisemantel also hopes that people attending will gain a greater appreciation for the work that Fire and Rescue is engaged with in the community.

“From road crashes, hazardous material incidents and natural disasters to urban search and rescue, medical responses and humanitarian relief, our firefighters are prepared for anything and ready to help anyone, anytime, anywhere.”

Statistically the incidents of home fires increase during winter, and can often be attributed to the increased and unsupervised use of heaters and electric blankets.

In addition to the opportunity to check out the fire trucks and station equipment, Captain Wisemantel hopes that conversations with local firefighters will help residents to be more aware of the risks, and better equipped to manage them.

By Lindsay HALL