Mernda firefighters are shining the fire trucks and tidying the station ahead of a station open day.
The fire brigade will be opening the doors of its Schotters Road station to the public for a day of free family fun.
The open day is an chance for the community to learn more about the role the fire brigade plays in the community.
Mernda CFA community safety co-ordinator Ethan Broomhall said the day would be packed full of activities for the whole family.
“We are really looking forward to spending the day with the community that we serve,” he said.
The open day will include fire truck rides, fire safety demonstrations, a jumping castle, face-painting, a sausage sizzle, doughnut stall and appearances from other emergency services.
It will be held on Sunday, October 6, at 79 Schotters Road, from 10am-2pm.
Details: www.facebook.com/merndacfa
