Our community-based events offer a warm welcome to all, a great opportunity to connect with your local firefighters and support their station led events.
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Events
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has a busy calendar of community engagement events throughout the year.
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10am until 3pm, live demonstration at 10.30am
Location: Newtown Fire Station, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1HF
Parking: Newtown Evangelical Church, Llanidloes Road, Newtown SY16 1HL (please note there will be no parking available at the Fire Station)
Following several significant collisions on Powys roads and to highlight road safety awareness, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be holding a road traffic collision demonstration at Newtown Fire Station on Saturday, May 16th.
Between 10am and 3pm, members of the local community are invited to visit the Fire Station and engage with a variety of emergency services and partners, including Dyfed-Powys Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service, to learn more about driving and road safety initiatives.
The live demonstration will begin at 10.30am. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Rapid Relief Team.
Please visit Eventbrite to book your space on this event.
Biker Down Cymru Powys
Newtown Fire Station
23 May | 9:30am-12:30pm
20 June | 9:30am-12:30pm
Llandrindod Wells Fire Station
25 July | 9:30am-12:30pm
29 August | 9:30am-12:30pm
26 September | 9:30am-12:30pm
Biker Down is a FREE ‘Emergency First Aid’ course for Bikers provided by Fire and Rescue Services across the UK.
Find out more here
Biker Down Cymru Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Fire Station
23 April | 6:30pm-9:30pm
17 September | 6:30pm-9:30pm
Llanelli Fire Station
31 May | 1:30pm-4:30pm
20 October | 6:30pm-9:30pm
Ammanford Fire Station
17 June | 6:30pm-9:30pm
29 August | 1:30pm-4:30pm
25 November | 1:30pm-4:30pm
Llandovery Fire Station
18 July | 2pm-5pm
Biker Down is a FREE ‘Emergency First Aid’ course for Bikers provided by Fire and Rescue Services across the UK.
Find out more here
Open Days
Come and visit us at one of our Open Days across Mid and West Wales! Interactive fun for all, as you step inside the shoes of a firefighter as you explore the various activities and demonstrations planned for the day. Here is your chance to witness the incredible work of our local heroes and get an insight into the world of firefighting.
Pembroke Dock Open Day
Join us at Pembroke Dock Fire Station on Wednesday, July 29th, for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
- Demonstrations
- Refreshments
- Fun Children's Activities
All money raised being donated to the Fire Fighters Charity.
Car Washes
Does your car need a clean? We're here to help! For a charitable donation only, we will get your car gleaming at one of our Car Washes. Money raised will go towards the Fire Fighters Charity and other local charities chosen by the designated Fire Station.
Llanfyllin Fire Station Car Wash
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Llanfyllin Fire Station, 10 Llwyn Y Garth, Llanfyllin SY22 5DE
Please come and support!
Find out more here
Aberystwyth Fire Station Car Wash
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Aberystwyth Fire Station, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1BE
The crew at Aberystwyth Fire Station will be holding their annual charity car wash on Saturday, May 16th, between 10am and 3pm.
This year's annual car wash will be raising important funds and awareness for two charities - The Fire Fighters Charity and Nel’s Welsh Army. Nel’s Welsh Army, which was established by a local family, will be sharing their funds between Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice and Ffrindiau Bach yr Eos – Dosbarth Pili Pala.
Come and have your car washed while supporting your local firefighters and very worthy causes at the same time!
More information here.
Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station Car Wash
Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station, New Road, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire SA38 9BA
Please come and support!
Find out more here
Haverfordwest Fire Station Car Wash
Date: Sunday, May 31st
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Haverfordwest Fire Station, Merlins Hill, Haverfordwest
SA61 1PE
Please come and support!
Find out more here
Milford Haven Fire Station Car Wash
Date: Sunday, July 19th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Milford Haven Fire Station, 9 Yorke St, Milford Haven SA73 2LL
Please come and support!
Find out more here
Experience and Recruitment Days
Want to learn more about the Fire Service and becoming a Fire Fighter? We hold a range of days and nights including Experience Days, Show and Tell Days and Recruitment Evenings. See below for what's going locally to you, and we hope to see you soon!
Firefighter Experience Day - Haverfordwest
Join us at Haverfordwest Fire Station for an exciting session filled with hands-on experiences and insights into the world of firefighting.
During the session, you'll have the opportunity to try on the firefighting kit, learn how to assemble equipment and take part in a practical exercise. The Haverfordwest Fire Station crew will also be on hand to answer any questions and give an insight into life as a Firefighter.
If you've ever considered becoming a Firefighter, attending one of our Experience Days is a great way of helping you make an informed decision before applying.
Firefighter Experience Day - Newtown
Join us at Newtown Fire Station for an exciting session filled with hands-on experiences and insights into the world of firefighting.
During the session, you'll have the opportunity to try on the firefighting kit, learn how to assemble equipment and take part in a practical exercise. The Newtown Fire Station crew will also be on hand to answer any questions and give an insight into life as a Firefighter.
If you've ever considered becoming a Firefighter, attending one of our Experience Days is a great way of helping you make an informed decision before applying.