Firefighters to hold a “virtual” open day

RESIDENTS of Warrington can find out about the lifesaving work of firefighters this weekend – without leaving the comfort of their own homes.
The first virtual open day in the history of Warrington Fire Station, which is located on Winwick Road, will be held on Saturday.
From 10am to 3pm, there will be a wide range of informative and fun things for the local community to enjoy by accessing the Warrington Fire Station Facebook and Twitter accounts, including:
• An introduction to Warrington Fire Station
• A video about firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE)
• A tour of one of Warrington’s fire engines
• A water safety video
• A training scenario
• A kitchen safety video
• A look at the International Search and Rescue Team (ISAR)
• A charity event recap
• A question and answer session
Watch manager Damian Wight said: “We hold an open day every year and we are not going to let the coronavirus pandemic halt that tradition.
“The current restrictions prevent us from holding an open day in its usual form, so we have organised our first ever virtual open day to safely show our community the work that we do and the equipment we use.
“There will be a range of videos and other informative and fun things for people to enjoy through social media from the comfort of their own homes.
“You will learn a lot about the life of a firefighter and the roles that our crews play in serving the community, and you will also pick up some vital safety messages to keep you and your family safe.”
To enjoy the open day visit @WarrFS on Twitter and Warrington Fire Station on Facebook.