The community is invited to Laurieton Fire Station for the Fire and Rescue NSW annual Open Day for education and tips on how they can minimise fire risk.
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The event is on Saturday, May 19 and the station will be open from 10am to 2pm.
Families are encouraged to come along and meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention.
A range of free activities will be on offer including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentations.
Firefighters will also be able to provide people with advice on how to install or replace smoke alarms and how to prepare a home fire plan.
Children will be able to see the fire engines and firefighting equipment up close, which is always a highlight of the event.
They’ll also be able to take home an activity booklet, which teaches them vital fire safety lessons.
IN 2018 Fire and Rescue NSW is focused on preventing fires from starting in the kitchen and urge people to keep looking when cooking.
“Almost half of all house fires start in the kitchen, usually when people fail to keep an eye on the stovetop,” Laurieton station commander Les King said.
“Regrettably hundreds of injuries occur every year from cooking-related fires and people have lost their lives as a result.
“With winter coming, the Open Day is a great opportunity to talk to the experts about replacing smoke alarms.
“We’re encouraging residents to replace their outdated alarms with the latest 10-year, lithium-powered smoke alarms.”
