Greenbank Fire Station Open Day

Greenbank Fire Station is throwing its doors open on Sunday 16 August, from 11:00 to 15:00. It's an open day in the most literal sense: you get to go inside the station, walk around, and see how things work behind the scenes. If you've ever passed by and wondered what goes on behind the bay doors, this is your chance to actually step inside.

It's not just about the building, either. The crew will be on hand throughout the day, so you can meet the people who man the station and ask them whatever you like. A big part of the day is set aside for fire safety, with the crew answering questions and sharing advice on how to keep your own home safe. It's the kind of thing that's easy to put off until you actually need to know it, so it's a good time to get those questions sorted while the experts are standing right in front of you.

What makes this one stand out is that it's not a regular thing. Greenbank describes it as the first open day the station has held in many years, which puts it in a different bracket from the usual community events. For most of us, the station is just a building we drive past on the way somewhere else; this is one of the few times you'll actually be invited across the threshold. If you've got kids, it's a great way for them to see the gear and the engines up close, and if you're just curious about how a working station runs, it's a rare look at the inner workings of a local service.

It all happens at Greenbank Fire Station, on Longfield Place in Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 7QT. Entry is free, so there's nothing to book or pay in advance—just turn up between 11:00 and 15:00 on Sunday 16 August.