The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) will open the doors to the Adelaide Fire Station on Wakefield Street straight after the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, allowing families to explore the fire station and enjoy a range of fun activities.
Have you or your kids ever wanted to explore a real fire station? Or sit in a real fire truck and see what it looks like inside?!
Join the MFS for some family fun as they roll up the doors to South Australiaβs biggest fire station from 11am on Saturday 2 November 2024. This free, family-friendly annual event provides the community with an insight into the inner workings of a fire service and will showcases a diverse range of activities that firefighters experience in their daily roles.
Highlights include:
- Meet and talk to real MFS firefighters
- Meet other emergency services workers from CFS, SAPOL, SES, Surf Life Saving and more
- See the fire trucks and emergency response equipment up close
- See the Road Awareness Program (RAP) team simulate a road crash rescue in real time β including a demonstration of a car cutting
- Watch a simulated rope tower rescue by specialised firefighters
- An interactive fire safety education display for kids
- Learn more about the common causes of house fires and how to prevent them
- Discover career opportunities in emergency services
- Get to know the Alert SA app
- A special appearance from Deefa the Dog, the mascot of the APFF
- Enjoy a sausage sizzle, food catering, and drinks for sale, with all proceeds going to CWA & APFF
SENSORY SPACE
They will have a designated area to provide individuals with special needs and hidden disabilities a space to take a break and support their engagement with emergency services personnel.
This event is FREE to attend and bookings are not required but you can RSVP HERE so that they have an idea of how many people will be attending.
Don’t miss the 2024 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant!
For more information and all enquiries please visit the MFS Facebook page.
What: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service Adelaide Fire Station Open Day
When: Saturday 2 November 2024 (straight after the Christmas Pageant) | 11am – 2pm
Where: Adelaide Fire Station (MFS) | 99 Wakefield St, Adelaide
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: MFS website and photos by Play & Go
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