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We had a great time on the 8th July at the Telford Fire Station Open Day with a range of fun and informative demonstrations aimed at promoting safety from the Fire Service.
Our display was visited by the Mayor of Telford & Wrekin Council (Councillor Stephen Reynolds) who gamely tried out our obstacle course - crawling through a narrow tube, then making it through the Dudley Caving Club's 'squeeze box'.
He successfully passed through the narrow tube and headed into the 'Squeeze box' ...
How low could he go?
He made it through and was awarded a colouring book for his valiant efforts by team member Idris Williams.
Shropshire Fire Officers gave demonstrations of how to rescue a person trapped in a car following a crash.
Plus the stunning demonstration of what NOT to do if you have a real chip pan fire!
DO NOT pour water on burning oil - this is what just a little water does:
The Fire Service also had some of their specialist appliances on show including; a rescue boat, animal rescue team and rescue tender, and the 6 wheeled all-terrain vehicle from Church Stretton.
There was also a demonstration of fire fighting from the 'Bronto Skylift' Aerial Ladder Platform. Visitors were also able to have a go at using a hose to squirt water at rotating targets - a big hit with the kids!
A fun day, and everyone had a good time!