Hosted by the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) the event on August 1, welcomed visitors of all ages to explore the fire station, meet local firefighters and staff, and gain a behind-the-scenes insight into the vital work carried out by the fire service.
A wide variety of local partners joined the fire service throughout the day, offering advice and information to visitors
Emergency and rescue services were well represented, with the RNLI and North Yorkshire Police, and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service on hand to speak with visitors and showcase the important roles they play in keeping local communities safe. Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue attended the event. A spokesperson said: “We had a fantastic day at Scarborough Fire Station, joining a host of local organisations to share what we do, offer advice, and chat with the community.
“It was brilliant to meet so many people throughout the day, and a real highlight was seeing so many children enjoying our mountain rescue colouring sheets and puzzle activities – we hope they had as much fun completing them as we did putting them together!
“With the recent spell of warm, dry weather, it was also great to see the Wildfire Response Team on hand, sharing timely advice on how we can all help reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our local countryside. A few simple actions can make a huge difference during periods of heightened fire risk.”
Community and charitable organisations including We Care, Samaritans, Stroke Warriors and the Age UK NYCM Veterans Hub provided information on the support services available across the region, while Caring for Critters and Forestry England highlighted their work protecting wildlife and the natural environment.
Road safety was another key focus of the event. Representatives from ARNY Advanced Motorbiking, the IAM Institute of Advanced Motoring and North Yorkshire Council's Sustainable Travel team were available throughout the day.
Children and adults alike enjoyed exploring the fire engines, speaking with firefighters and learning more about fire prevention,
Check out the wonderful photos from the event below and see some of the highlights from a fantastic day at Scarborough Fire Station.
1. Scarborough Fire Station Open Day
All the teams gather for the big day. Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Scarborough Fire Station Open Day
HM Coastguard ready for the day, Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Scarborough Fire Station Open Day
At the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue exhibit. Photo: Richard Ponter
