By Beatrice

Phillpotts

AN EMERGENCY callout added to the drama on offer at Haslemere Fire Station’s Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday.

The 999 call, which saw a fire crew dash off to a Haslemere residential home to release a resident trapped in a lift, came as visitors watched displays of the emergency action that would be taken in the event of a car fire and a kitchen fire.

Haslemere crew commander Owen Wilson, who organised the event, said: “It was a successful event and we had a steady stream of visitors, even though there were so many other events going on.

“Our younger visitors enjoyed using the hoses and sitting in vehicles, which include off-road vehicles to tackle wild fires.

“The open day raised money for the the Fire Fighters Charity but was mainly a good opportunity to meet and talk to people about safety precautions they can take and the work we do, and to give them a tour of the station.”