WARRINGTON Community Fire Station is hosting a family fun day to teach people about its work.

The station on the A49 Winwick Road, will open its doors to the public from 11am until 4pm on Sunday.

It will be free to the public and include a number of safety displays, a road traffic collision and a height safety demonstration conducted by firefighters.

Visitors will have the chance to look around fire and rescue vehicles, including vintage fire engines.

Go karting, carousal rides, face painting and ice cream will be on offer for children as well as stalls for The Fire Fighters Charity, Air Ambulance and Cheshire Police.

Station manager, Neil Winstanley, said: "This is a fantastic way for the community to come together to find out about the work that we do and to have fun at the same time.

"Children, and adults too, can have a look around the station, sit inside a fire engine and learn about the kit and equipment that our firefighters use.

"We will also have a number of interesting demonstrations throughout the day and there will also be displays face painting and ice cream to keep everybody entertained.

"It will be a fun and informative day for all the family and I would encourage as many people as possible to come along.

"I can guarantee you will learn a lot about the life of a firefighter and the roles that they and the station play in serving your community while also picking up some vital safety messages to keep your family safe."