Chichester is gearing up for its first-ever Emergency Services and Community Day, with final preparations now underway ahead of this Sunday’s event at Oaklands Park.
The free family day out will showcase live demonstrations from fire, police, ambulance and coastguard crews, giving visitors the chance to see frontline teams in action.
Alongside the displays, there’ll be plenty of entertainment for children and families, including music, fairground rides, bouncy castles and a wide choice of food and drink from local vendors. Dedicated picnic and play areas will also be available.
Community groups, charities, small businesses and local services will host a variety of interactive stalls to explore throughout the day. Pet owners are also welcome to bring their dogs, with behaviour and training advice on offer.
Organisers say the event will be a chance to celebrate the work of emergency services while bringing the community together.
Anton Mezzone, Station Manager at Chichester Fire Station, said: “We are very excited for this event and the opportunity to bring all our emergency services partners together to showcase the fantastic work they do.
“There will be something for everyone to enjoy including live demonstrations and performances, a display of fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, and helicopters, children’s activities, and interactive community stalls.
“This is the first time an event like this has been held in Chichester for more than 25 years. The aim is to promote greater community resilience and provide an inclusive and memorable event for residents and visitors alike. We cannot wait to welcome everyone to this event, and we hope to see lots of people there.”
The event is being organised by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service in collaboration with South East Coast Ambulance Service, Sussex Police, HM Coastguard, West Sussex County Council, Chichester District Council, and Chichester City Council in support of the Fire Fighters Charity.
V2 Radio will be broadcasting live from the event, so make sure you say hello and get one of our car stickers.
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