LOCAL residents can find out about the work of firefighters based in Lymm this weekend from the comfort of their own homes.
The first virtual open day in the history of Lymm Fire Station, located on Cliff Lane, will be held on Sunday 23 August.
From 9am to 5.30pm there will be a wide range of informative and fun things for the community to enjoy through the Lymm Fire Station Facebook and Twitter accounts, including:
• An introduction to Lymm Fire Station and to meet the team
• A demonstration of a large animal being rescued
• A video about firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE)
• A safety video on Smart Motorways
• A talk about The Fire Fighters Charity
• A water safety video
• A rope rescue video and the equipment used by firefighters
• A internet safety talk from safety central
Station Manager Gareth Scott said: “We usually hold an open day every year however due to the current coronavirus restrictions we are prevented from holding it in the usual way.
“Therefore we have organised our first ever virtual open day to safely show our community the work that we do and the equipment we use meaning people won’t miss out.
“There will be numerous videos and other informative and fun things to enjoy through social media from the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is go online and click on the link between 9am and 5.30pm this Sunday.
“You are sure to learn a lot about the life of a firefighter and the roles that we play in serving the community while also picking up some vital safety messages to keep you and your family safe.”
To enjoy the open day please visit @LymmFS on Twitter and Lymm Fire Station on Facebook.
