Boggabri Fire and Rescue 229 hosts open day | PHOTOS

It was a day of mixed emotions for some little people, however, most children had the time of their lives as they collected sample bags and went for a ride in the fire trucks, and checked out the SES flood boat and the police car when Fire and Rescue 229 Boggabri held its open day on Saturday.

The day was well supported by Boggabri SES, Baan Baa Rural Fire Service, NSW Police and community members.

“This day was supposed to be a couple of weeks ago but we just couldn’t hold it so we put it off until today and it’s a great crowd, I have been trying to do a head count but there are so many people and they are coming and going,” Brian King said.

Mr King and Dalton Hoskinson were delighted with the large number of people who attended the open day.

Mr Hoskinson was pleased with the numbers and the large number of young children and adults who were there and asking questions.

Sample bags and fire and rescue activity books, along with fire safety information and a toy fireman’s hat were available for the young people.

The adults were able to view and ask questions about new style smoke detectors which the crew can install for the older residents in Boggabri.

First responders with the new Baan Baa rural fire truck - back, Andrew McKenzie, Ron Pratt, Eric Hoskinson, Des Barton, Chris Rixon, John Rumble, Luke Laing, Brian King, middle, Jazmyn Rumble, Leanne Pratt, front, Dalton Hoskinson, Jesikah McGregor and Holly Groth. First responders with the new Baan Baa rural fire truck - back, Andrew McKenzie, Ron Pratt, Eric Hoskinson, Des Barton, Chris Rixon, John Rumble, Luke Laing, Brian King, middle, Jazmyn Rumble, Leanne Pratt, front, Dalton Hoskinson, Jesikah McGregor and Holly Groth.

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Rixon family - Ivy, Sophie, Owen with dad Chris and mum Nicole. Rixon family - Ivy, Sophie, Owen with dad Chris and mum Nicole.

Dalton and Alice Hoskinson. Dalton and Alice Hoskinson.

Three generations of the Hoskinson family - Violet, Eric, Dalton holding Lewis, Alice and Vicki Hoskinson. Three generations of the Hoskinson family - Violet, Eric, Dalton holding Lewis, Alice and Vicki Hoskinson.

Back, Andrew McKenzie, Ron Pratt, Eric Hoskinson, Des Barton, Chris Rixon, John Rumble, Luke Laing, Brian King, middle, Jazmyn Rumble, Leanne Pratt, front, Dalton Hoskinson, Jesikah McGregor and Holly Groth. Back, Andrew McKenzie, Ron Pratt, Eric Hoskinson, Des Barton, Chris Rixon, John Rumble, Luke Laing, Brian King, middle, Jazmyn Rumble, Leanne Pratt, front, Dalton Hoskinson, Jesikah McGregor and Holly Groth.

Carter family - Miles, Michelle, Carson, Benjamin and Henry. Carter family - Miles, Michelle, Carson, Benjamin and Henry.

Darren Wallington, Alice Hoskinson and Tania Wells. Darren Wallington, Alice Hoskinson and Tania Wells.

Back, Sam and Karla Snape, Annie Snape, Charmaine Berding, Jillian Berding, front, Hunter Berding, Oliver Snape and Riley Berding. Back, Sam and Karla Snape, Annie Snape, Charmaine Berding, Jillian Berding, front, Hunter Berding, Oliver Snape and Riley Berding.

Henry Stone. Henry Stone.

Liam Davis and Andrew McKenzie. Liam Davis and Andrew McKenzie.

Tammey McAllen and Jacki Montgomery. Tammey McAllen and Jacki Montgomery.

Eric Hoskinson holding his grandson, Lewis. Lewis is wearing the fire engine beanie which his father (Dalton) wore when he was a boy. Eric Hoskinson holding his grandson, Lewis. Lewis is wearing the fire engine beanie which his father (Dalton) wore when he was a boy.

Stewart Baker, Lucas Parkes, Jessie McClenaghan, Kate and Michael McClenaghan. Stewart Baker, Lucas Parkes, Jessie McClenaghan, Kate and Michael McClenaghan.

Dalton Hoskinson and Ivy Dyer. Dalton Hoskinson and Ivy Dyer.

With most of the cooler months still ahead, this is a timely reminder to ensure your smoke alarms are in working order.

Andrew McKenzie wore the fire safety suit they wear when fighting fires so that the children and adults could see the suit and the modern technology built into the helmet.

Fire and Rescue 229 Boggabri also supplied a delicious morning tea and sausage sandwich for lunch for all in attendance.

Boggabri SES crew had their vehicles and flood boat on display much to the delight of the children present.

Baan Baa Rural Fire Service volunteers proudly showed those present their new vehicle and gave attendees a ride around the block.

Baan Baa has not long taken delivery of its vehicle and is very happy with its operation. A big plus is the electronic water hoses on the back of the vehicle.

“Makes it a lot easier than hand winding in the hoses and it’s great to have all the new and modern equipment,” said Eric Hoskinson.

NSW Police had sample bags with lots of interesting information about keeping everyone safe, rural crime, triple 000 and for those who wanted to be very brave they could be locked up in the back of the paddy wagon or try on the 10-kilogram bulletproof vests.