TEA Gardens Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is throwing open its doors for its annual Open Day on Saturday, 10 May 2025.
Tea Gardens Fire Station will be open from 10.00am to 2.00pm with a range of free activities including firefighting demonstrations, station tours and safety presentations.
Families can also see the fire trucks, firefighting and rescue equipment up close and chat to local firefighters about the simple steps they can take to lower fire risks.
FRNSW Captain James Wisemantel said the Open Day was an opportunity for firefighters to educate the community about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, especially in the lead-up to winter.
“Each year around 20 people die in NSW from fires that could have been prevented, while hundreds more suffer life-changing health consequences,” Captain Wisemantel said.
“Each death and injury is tragic for families, friends and the wider community.”
“This year, we want you to prepare your homes early for winter.
“We see a 10 percent increase in the number of home fires during the cooler months, with more fires starting in bedrooms and loungerooms due to things like heaters and electric blankets.
“Now is the time to replace your smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old.
“Remember, only working smoke alarms save lives.”
Captain Wisemantel said firefighters would also provide advice on lithium-ion batteries at the Open Day.
“Lithium-ion batteries can be found in many portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, e-bikes and e-scooters and although these devices make our lives easier, they have the potential to put us at risk,” he said.
“Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW so it is important for people to understand how to charge devices safely and what they can do if they catch fire.”
