Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is throwing open its doors for its annual Open Day on Saturday, 10 May 2025 and urging the community to help protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of fire.

Fire fighters will be at Lions Park from 10am to 2pm with a range of free activities including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and safety presentations.

Families can also see the fire trucks, firefighting and rescue equipment up close and chat to local firefighters about the simple steps they can take to be fire safe around their home.

FRNSW Captain Mark Willis said Open Day was an opportunity for firefighters to educate the community about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, especially in the lead-up to winter.

“People cannot smell smoke when they are asleep, so having a working smoke alarm is crucial,” Captain Willis said.

“When a fire takes hold, every second counts. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire.

“This year, we want you to prepare your homes early for winter by installing or replacing your smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old. Remember, only working smoke alarms save lives.”

Captain Willis said firefighters would also provide advice on lithium-ion batteries at Open Day.

“Lithium-ion batteries can be found in many portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, e-bikes and e-scooters and while they certainly make our lives easier, they have the potential to put us at risk,” Captain Willis said.

“Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW so it is important for people to understand how to charge devices safely and what they can do if they catch fire.”

Come and meet the team that is prepared for anything on Open Day. For more information on FRNSW Open Day visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/openday