Youngsters get fire station thrill
Published Date:
08 September 2008
Youngsters got to experience what it's like behind the wheel of a fire engine as firefighters opened up their station to the public.
More than 600 people visited Waterlooville fire station for a day of family fun on Saturday.
Fire engine rides were organised by retired firefighter Ronald Hobby, who was delighted to see queues of excited children.
He said: 'The children loved it. They are not usually allowed to ride in fire engines. We took them round the village and back to the station and they gave a donation to the Firefighter Fund which helps firefighters' families if they have been killed or injured.'
The station's watch manager, Craig Sadler, said: 'It has been fantastic, even the changing weather hasn't affected the positive vibe.'
The full article contains 132 words and appears in The News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 September 2008 8:55 AM
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Source:
The News
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Location:
Portsmouth
