The Dubbo Fire Brigade will open the doors to the local fire station on Saturday, May 15 for the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day.
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The station will be open from 10am to 2pm, delivering a range of free activities including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and safety presentations.
FRNSW Assistant Commissioner Trent Curtin said the open day was an opportunity to show people that firefighters do so much more than fight fires.
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"From fires, road crashes, hazardous material incidents and natural disasters to urban search and rescue, our firefighters are prepared for anything and ready to help anytime, anywhere," he said.
"A large part of our role is to educate the community about home fire safety and that's where the open day comes in."
Assistant Commissioner Curtin said the day would also be a great opportunity for people to talk with the experts about making their homes fire safe ahead of winter.
He said there is a 10 per cent increase in the number of house fires during the cooler months, with many fires starting in bedrooms and lounge rooms due to heaters and electric blankets.
"Each year, approximately 20 people die in NSW from fires that could have been prevented," he said.
"Sadly, almost all of these fatalities occur in people's homes. Each death is a tragic loss for families, friends and the wider community.
"This year we want to help residents prepare their homes for winter and in particular, encourage them to check their smoke alarms as only working smoke alarms save lives."