Fire station to host open day

ROTHERHAM fire station is throwing open its doors and giving residents another chance to go behind the scenes and find out more about the community facility and its work.

The fire station on Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood, will be holding an open evening between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday, October 30.

Free entertainment put on by local fire crews will include a bucking bronco, bungee run, a road traffic collision demonstration and a chip pan fire demonstration.

Firefighters will also be offering free advice on how to stay safe in the home and on the roads.

Station manager Tony Carlin said: "This is an opportunity for our crews to engage with the local community, and for people to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station.

“There will be plenty of activities for all the family and they main events will all take place indoors, so don't let the weather put you off.”