Locals are invited to attend the Caroline Springs CFA (Country Fire Authority) open day this month for a day of family fun.
There will be fire trucks to explore, police, ambulance and SES displays, coffee and donuts, fairy floss and popcorn, and a jumping castle for the kids.
Residents will also have the opportunity to connect with local firefighters and community groups on the day.
Caroline Springs CFA first lieutenant and community safety officer Ryan Baker said this year’s open day will have a focus on getting locals ‘fire ready’.
“For us this year, it’s about awareness … having that conversation,” Mr Baker said.
“It’s probably one of those things that doesn’t really happen until you start talking about it.”
Fire safety reminders include changing batteries in smoke alarms, purchasing fire blankets and extinguishers for cooking areas, and following a home fire safety checklist.
Mr Baker has volunteered for the CFA for 11 years.
He said the work is rewarding and that he’s learnt life-changing skills during his time there.
The Caroline Springs CFA Open Day is a free event which will be held at the Hillside Fire Station,4 Gourlay Roadd, Hillside, on Sunday 26 October, from 11am-3pm.
