Fire crew plans a day of fire and road wreckage
A DRAMATIC chip pan fire and a recreation of a road traffic collision will allow firefighters to showcase their lifesaving skills at an open day next weekend.
Demonstrations, displays and a wide range of activities will take place when Canterbury fire station opens its doors to the public from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, June 2.
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DRAMATIC: The day will include a demonstration of the dangers of chip pan fires
Officers will save a volunteer "victim" from a mock road crash in a car-cutting demonstration, while a turntable ladder will be used to show off the techniques used to rescue people from burning buildings.
A chip pan fire demonstration will show the dramatic effect of pouring water onto a cooking oil fire.
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Presentations will take place throughout the day on issues including fire investigations and animal rescues, and a Honda Fireblade Superbike will be used to help raise awareness of road safety.
Other attractions will include a bouncy castle, a smoke alarm inflatable football game, and the classic "sponge a firefighter" stall.
Canterbury fire crew manager Stephen Davies said: "We are looking forward to hosting an open day that promises to be both fun-packed and informative for visitors.
"We hope that people will also take a number of safety messages away, which will help to create a safer community in the area."
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