>> volunteer fire service open day & firework display
Once again, this year, the Volunteer Firefighters are organising their spectacular Open Day & Firework Display. Th event is a positive community collaboration which brings together the broader Rodney region to enjoy demonstrations of fire safety and firemanship skills, live entertainment and a safe and professionally managed pyrotechnics event. The pyrotechnics display is aimed to minimise the stress on the emergency services by attending reduced numbers of un-managed, domestic fire work ‘displays’. The main focus of the event will be to promote public fire displays as a safer alternative to traditional celebrations in home environments, and increase general fire safety awareness. This will be our third consecutive year running this event and it has surpassed all expectations in regards to attendance over the past two years. From Police records the estimated attendance statistic for the 2007 Open Day was over 10,000 people and for last year’s 2008 event were over 7,000 people. Our objective this year is to provide a more condensed Open Day with the focus being The Fire Safety Message, raising Community Awareness and informative Public Interaction with our Volunteer Firefighters. As always the Open Day will be coupled with food & entertainment, an evening’s programme of local and national music performers and a professional pyrotechnics display. |
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A small selection of Open Day 2008 Photos ... more to follow very shortly ...
The feedback recieved (see below) after the event was fantastic. With great local support, and a dedicated team, the whole event was a huge success.
" Hi just wanted to send a quick WELL DONE!!!! The event at orewa was fantastic. The fireworks were amazing. Congrats. looking forward to next year."
" well done it was great we loved the displays and demos "
" Awesome! Great timing for the Fireworks, and a great range of talent to entertain! Did a great job!! "
" What a team!! What a huge show you all put on……. This years evening section was fabulous……. The fireworks were fantastic, and it was very professional, better than last year. The laser light show was well cool, and the kids (and many adults) were mesmerised. Book them for next year!! "
" The Silverdale Fire Service Team deserve a huge chunk of credit - they captured what the day was all about, Community spirit and awareness of what is involved with the services. "
" It was really fun and I had a blast! The day was a huge success and seeing everybody there and the kids smiling faces just made it so worthwhile. :) Not to mention it was so immaculately organised! "
" We spent the afternoon down there with the family, the kids had a ball and everything was well organised and well run. "
" congratulations to you and the Silverdale Fire Service, for putting on a very well organised and interesting event, "
Thank You to all those that gave us wonderful feedback, it was very much appreciated.
Some Photos from last years Open Day
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| Fire Appliances on display | New World ... Our Gold Sponsor | The Active Display Area & Public |
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| Westpac Rescue Helicopter | Coastguard | Joint Sea / Air Rescue |
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| The Concrete Trucks | Navy Bus | Fire Safety Wendy House |
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| Car Fire Demonstration | Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite | Seasprite Helicopter Demonstration |
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| Bright Srark | The Combat Challenge Tower | |
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| Container Live Fire Demonstration | Live Fire Spread & Growth | |
31st october 2009 - orewa beach reserve - 3:00 to 10:00pm
With the 2008 Open Day and Fire Works display being such a success, the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Fighters have again taken the challenge to run another community focused event. Having enlisted the assistance of a local event planner the 2009 Open Day is sure to be a hit.
This full day event has something for everyone. The day kicks off at 3:00pm where the Volunteer Fire Fighters will display their skills with a range of Fire Fighting drills and scenarios which they are faced with on a daily basis. These displays will include; a car fire, a motor vehicle accident rescue, live fire area which was demonstrated for the first time in 2009, and many other exciting fire fighting displays.
There will be plenty of fire safety information on the day.
Throughout the day there will be food stalls, and entertainment for the children with merry go rounds, bouncy castles etc,…. There will be a variety of Fire Fighting Appliances and associated vehicles on display and fire fighters will be more than happy to show you over all the appliances and the technical gear stowed onboard. This is also a great opportunity for children to have their photo taken while seated in an appliance.
Many other emergency services will be taking part in this event and will showcase their talents on the job throughout the day ie: NZ Police, St Johns Ambulance, Royal New Zealand Air Force and our local Coastguard.
Later in the evening take a seat in front of the “main stage” where local schools will be singing and dancing, followed by professional entertainers. At 9:15pm the Fireworks will start. Last years pyrotechnics were an absolute hit with many being able to see the fire work display from Whangaparaoa Peninsula. This year is set to be a real cracker, with even more professional pyrotechnics!!
Personal Fire Works are NOT PERMITTED what so ever. Thank You.
RODNEY DISTRICT COUNCIL RESPONSIBLE HOST MESSAGE :
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On the day, the Rodney District Council will be promoting their host responsibility messages. More information can be found at their information booth on the day.
The five host responsibility messages are:
one : Offer alcohol free and low alcohol drinks!
two : Supply plenty of good solid foods!
three : Don't force drinks on anyone !
four : Don't serve drinks to underage or intoxicated people !
five : Make sure everyone gets home safely !
REMEMBER FIVE TO STAY ALIVE
