Peterborough firefighters open doors to station

29/07/2022

Firefighters are inviting residents to Dogsthorpe Fire Station for an open day on Saturday August 6 for a free event that promises something for all the family.

Crews will be on hand to give tours around the fire engines and equipment, as well as live safety demonstrations of emergency scenarios. There’ll also be the chance to dunk-a-firefighter, look around the smoke-logged training building, as well as other fun activities to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.  

Donations will also be welcomed for the Peterborough Food Bank, who will be attending the event along with other emergency service partners.

Station Commander Kevin Turner said: "This is a great way for the community to discover more about what we do and be reminded of important fire safety advice in a fun, informative and interactive way. 

“It always promises to be a great event that raises money for good causes and we’re all very excited to be opening the fire station doors again. We’ve not been able to have an open day for a few years so the crews are really looking forward to welcoming everyone.” 

The event will run from 11am to 3pm at Dogsthorpe Fire Station. There will be ice cream, cakes and a BBQ, as well as other fundraising activities. All stalls will only be able to accept cash.  

Money raised from the event will be split between The Fire Fighter’s Charity and the Peterborough Food Bank. Those wanting to donate food items can bring along any of the following:

• Tinned rice pudding
• Pasta sauce (pasta bake and bolognese sauces, carbonara type)
• UHT milk
• Long life fruit juice
• Toilet rolls
• Tinned fruit
• Tinned meat (meatballs, sausages in beans, chilli con carne)
• Tinned fish
• Toiletries, deodorant and shower gel
• Tinned tomatoes
• Tinned soup

To keep up to date with what’s happening on the day, visit our Facebook event.