Frodsham fire station to host virtual open day

Residents in the Frodsham and Helsby areas can find out about the lifesaving work of their local firefighters next weekend – without leaving the comfort of their own homes.

On Saturday 28 August firefighters at Frodsham Fire Station will be hosting their second virtual open day.

From 10am to 4.30pm, there will be a wide range of informative and fun things for members of the community to enjoy via the Frodsham Fire Station Facebook and Twitter accounts, including:

• An introduction from Watch Manager Dave Buckland
• Meet the firefighters who help to keep Frodsham safe
• A charity challenge introduction
• A tour around Frodsham’s fire engine
• A video from Frodsham's local police officers
• The history of Frodsham fire station
• A live question and answer session
• Road Safety presentation 

Watch Manager Dave Buckland said: “We hold an open day every year and we are not going to let the coronavirus pandemic halt that tradition.

“While all of the restrictions have now been lifted, there are still a high number of covid cases in the local community which is why we have decided to hold the event virtually – allowing local residents to find out exactly what we do without leaving the comfort of their own homes.

“There will be a range of videos and other informative and fun things for people to enjoy via social media from the comfort of their own homes.

“So please go online at https://www.facebook.com/Frodsham-Fire-Station-209579959968868  or https://twitter.com/FrodshamFire between 10am and 4.30pm on Saturday 28 August.

“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.”