There will be something for everyone at this year’s Emergency Services Show, which is being held this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Now in its fifth year, the show – which is organised by a voluntary committee - brings together every element of the emergency services, giving visitors a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at how crises are managed.
Thousands of people are expected at the event, which is being held at Hullavington airfield, off J17 of the M4 near Chippenham.
Attending this year will be the Local Resilience Forum, which brings together emergency planners from local authorities, the ‘blue light’ services, health bodies and others.
Its stand will show how it operates within Wiltshire and Swindon, how it plans for emergencies through major exercises, and how it supports the local community during times of emergency or major concern, such as the swine flu pandemic.
Other features will include personnel, vehicles and equipment from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, Wiltshire Police and Great Western Ambulance Service, and appearances from Wiltshire Air Ambulance and a HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.
Visitors will be able to find out more about working for the emergency services, get community safety advice, meet water rescue and animal rescue specialists, see mobile speed cameras – and much more! There will also be fire engine rides, a funfair, refreshments and a raffle.
A range of displays will be held in the arena areas throughout the day: 11am, Coach rollover demonstration, Arena 1; 12noon, Solent Eagles children’s motorcycle display team, Arena 2; 12.45pm, Road traffic collision extrication demonstration, Arena 1; 1.45pm, Wiltshire Police dog team demonstration, Arena 2; 2.30pm, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service Fire Cadets, Arena 1 3.15pm, Solent Eagles children’s motorcycle display team, Arena 2; 3.45pm, Parade of emergency vehicles around the showground; 4pm, show closes.
Tickets are £5 for adults, £2.50 for children under 16 and free for the under threes. All proceeds from the Show go to charities and organisations that support the work of the emergency services.
More information can be found at www.emergencyservicesshow.com
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