HIGHTOWN fire station in Southampton opened its doors to the public in aid of charity.
Highlights included a mock rescue, complete with artificial smoke, in which firefighters using ladders rescued a damsel in distress.
The open day also provided visitors with a chance to dress up as a firefighter.
More than 2,000 people attended the event, which is thought to have raised a large sum for The Fire Fighters' Charity and the Rainbow Trust, which helps couples with a seriously ill child.
Some of the firefighting equipment on show was supplied by crews based at the Redbridge and St Mary's fire stations.
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