Jihad Dib backs Fire Station Open Day at participating stations
Fire and Rescue NSW will hold its fire station open day at participating stations on Saturday 9 May, with doors open from 10am to 2pm. Visitors will get free firefighting demonstrations, station tours and safety presentations, plus advice on smoke alarms, kitchen fire prevention and lithium-ion battery risks.
Jeremy Fewtrell on FRNSW
FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said the day gives firefighters a chance to meet the community they serve. He said: "Open Day is a terrific opportunity for our firefighters to interact with the community we serve."
Fewtrell also urged people to come along, see the trucks and ask about joining FRNSW. He said firefighters can also share simple steps to avoid a kitchen fire or build a home fire escape plan.
Jihad Dib and winter visits
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said the annual event is a chance to visit a local station and speak with the crew. He said adults can also ask how to book a free home fire safety visit ahead of winter, while crews can visit a home, give safety advice and install a smoke alarm.
Dib said: "The annual Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day is a great opportunity to visit your local fire station, say g’day to the crew and get a hands-on understanding of how firefighters protect our communities."
He added: "While the kids check out the fire engines and equipment, the adults can chat with firefighters about how to book a free home fire safety visit ahead of winter."
Fire station open day details
Fire stations taking part in the event are listed on the Fire and Rescue NSW website. For visitors, the practical draw is simple: the event brings demonstrations and safety advice into the station itself, and the winter home-visit service gives households a way to act on that advice after Open Day ends.
Fewtrell said firefighters can also talk about how lithium-ion batteries overheat, and he said those batteries are found in everyday items from electric toothbrushes to vacuum cleaners. That gives the open day a narrower focus than a general community event: it is also a chance for households to get specific fire-prevention guidance before winter increases demand for safety visits.
