Come along and meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep the people of Northamptonshire safe at two Community Open Days this July.
The two events will be held on Saturday 19th of July at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, and Sunday 27th of July in Delapre Abbey in Northampton between 11am and 4pm and both events are free to enter.
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone will all be in attendance ready to welcome you.
Our valued partners will also be at the event to talk to you about the services they offer.
Members of the public will be able to get on board the Joint Command Unit, get an up-close look at operational kit and get safety advice from a variety of departments and teams across the services.
The highlight of the day will be the display arena, where you will be able to see Police dogs at work, Fire Cadets doing drills and even Police with tasers showing off their skills and equipment.
Whether people are interested in joining the emergency services, or just want to find out more about what they do to keep you safe, there is something for everyone.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone, said: “These community open days will be a great way to break down the barriers and bring police and firefighters closer to the community they serve.
This is an opportunity to find out more about the work of both emergency services in a fun and informal setting. We want to be visible and approachable and showing the human face of the people behind the uniforms, is a good way to do that.”
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Nikki Watson agrees that the events are a fantastic opportunity to engage with the people of Northamptonshire. She said: “It is a wonderful opportunity for us to be able to show people what we do to protect them.
“Community engagement is a huge part of the role of a firefighter, and we are looking forward to meeting people and letting them experience a small part of what our crews do every day.”
Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet believes the Community Open Days will help the Northamptonshire Police strengthen the relationship between police and the public.
He said: “Improving Trust and Confidence and being more visible to the public are very important to us. Our Community Open Days are part of that commitment, helping us strengthen relationships with the people we serve and shape a safer future together.”
The Community Open Days feed into the Home Office’s Safer Streets Summer campaign, which is being led locally by Danielle’s office in partnership with police, fire and rescue, councils, schools, health services, business, transport and community organisations.
The days aim to build trust and confidence in our emergency services, ensuring that our public can feel safer on our streets this summer knowing that they will be protected.
The campaign is running from 30 June until 30 September and focuses on reducing town centre criminality.
