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News Release

Issued: 09.06.09

At: 10.20am

Open Day at Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station

Firefighters from Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station invite all to its free open day at Leicester Road, Hinckley on Saturday 13 June 2009 10am – 2pm.

Not only is it a fantastic, fun and interactive day out for all the family with lots to see and do, but a great opportunity to learn about fire safety and prevention this summer.

Attractions and displays such as a bouncy castle, fairground rides, face painting, a tombola and a BBQ will be available, along with this, there will be a local Steel Band, a Hot Oil Demonstration, an adult and children’s smoke house experience, LFRS Technical Rescue team will be in attendance and there will be a display of a rescue from a car.

Paul Purser, Watch Manager White Watch at Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station said:

“We are really looking forward to this open day and to the opportunity to welcome members of the local community through the doors here at Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station.

There will be plenty of activities and demonstrations for everyone to see and do and the day will give local people the chance to meet and talk to their local firefighters.

This promises to be a positive and fun event, with lots to see and do, and we’re hoping to raise some money for the Fire Fighters Charity and local children’s charities.”

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Notes to News Desk

Interviews

Paul Purser, Watch Manager White Watch, Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station, will be available for interview upon request.

The open day will be held at Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 1LW on Saturday 13 June, from 10am until 2pm.

We would appreciate your assistance in promoting this event to help make it a success.

All members of the media are welcome on the day, please confirm your attendance by contacting Corporate Communications on the number below.

Contact Information

For more information please contact:

Corporate Communications
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Tel 0116 287 2241