MOTAT Fire and Rescue Day 2015

MOTAT Fire and Rescue Day 2015

Fire engines, sirens, rescue displays, demonstrations and education programmes about disaster preparation are just some of the exciting things on offer at MOTAT’s Fire and Rescue Day on Sunday 8 February.

“This is a great opportunity for children and parents to learn about how to stay safe in a disaster situation in a fun, interactive way,” says MOTAT CEO Michael Frawley.

The NZ Fire Service has been a major supporter of this event for many years and their fire engines will once again feature alongside MOTAT’s vintage fire trucks. Firefighters will be on-hand to highlight key fire safety messages such as the importance of working smoke alarms and the dangers of unattended cooking. Fire drills and ‘explosions’ in the popular Kitchen Fire unit are sure to instil an unforgettable fire safety message in the minds of visitors.

Emergency response teams will be demonstrating the complex procedures and equipment used to remove trapped accident victims from the wreckage. These vehicle extrications are scheduled for 11am and 1pm.

Other activities and displays include:
• One of the world’s largest collection of old and new fire engines housed at MOTAT
• Urban Search And Rescue teams, the Bronto Command Unit as well as the Auckland Local Emergency Response Team (ALERT)
• Auckland Surf Lifesaving and First Aid NZ CPR demonstrations
• Hands-on activities in the Tactile Dome and Little Flick fire engine rides
• Fire hose target practice and Police laser speed activities for children
• Volunteers and their pets from Outreach Pet Therapy
• Face painting

Fire and Rescue Day starts at 10am and ends at 4pm. Normal MOTAT admission fees apply.

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