Watch firefighters in action at Fire and Rescue NSW open day at stations including St Andrews

WATCH  firefighters cut open a car in a mock rescue operation during a Fire and Rescue NSW open day at St Andrews Fire Station on Saturday.

St Andrews Fire Station senior firefighters Dave Mathews and Steve Finnerty prepare to teach residents about safety during the open day on Saturday.

WATCH  firefighters cut open a car in a mock rescue operation during a Fire and Rescue NSW open day at St Andrews Fire Station on Saturday.

People can also watch a simulation of a kitchen fire and learn about fire safety at home and what to do if a blaze starts at their property.

Visitors can also take a closer look at fire trucks and the water cannons used.

St Andrews station officer Hewon Parry said people could also see the equipment firefighters used and go on station tours.

“Most fire stations get generally hundreds of people coming along throughout the day and St Andrews is one of the most popular,’’ he said.

Safety talks at St Andrews will be on topics including installing and maintaining smoke alarms, and in-home fire safety precautions.

Talks for kids include an explanation of the ‘stop, drop and roll’ technique, as well as what to do in a house fire and which household items are potentially dangerous.

Details: fire.nsw.gov.au

CODE RED

■ St Andrews, Campbelltown, Narellan and Picton fire stations will throw open their doors during Fire and Rescue NSW’s annual open day on Saturday

■ Watch mock rescue operations, see the fire trucks and learn about safety from 10am to 2pm