Firies to throw open doors on Saturday

Across the state, 226 fire stations will throw open their doors to give visitors a close-up look at what a modern Fire and Rescue NSW station is all about.

At Morisset, visitors can check out the two firefighting trucks, plus a heavy rescue appliance from Newcastle.

Open day also marks the end of Fire Prevention Week, and coincides with the launch of Fire and Rescue NSW's Winter Fire Safety Campaign.

Deputy captain at Morisset, Jim Reddish, said that while the open days were always fun, there was a serious side.

"People like to look over the fire trucks and the rescue equipment, but it is also a chance for the public to ask questions about fire safety and fire prevention," he said.

Visitors can ask a firefighter how to develop a home escape plan to implement in the event of a fire.

They can also find out about the Morisset station's SABRE program - that's the Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly program, Mr Reddish said.

"That's where officers from the station will go around to the homes of elderly or disabled people and get up on ladders and change the batteries in their smoke alarms," he said.

"It's a free service."

Smoke detectors had saved countless lives locally, Mr Reddish said.

Firefighting had changed with the times, and it's no longer simply about trucks and hoses.

"We'll be showing how our thermal imaging cameras work, as well as our gas detectors and gas suits, and defibrillators," Mr Reddish said.

A sausage sizzle and children's activities will be another highlight.

Open day will be held from 10am to 2pm.

Among the local Fire and Rescue NSW stations hosting open days on Saturday are Doyalson, Wangi Wangi, Toronto and Budgewoi.