Events

From action-packed open days to car washes and experience days, there’s something for everyone.



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.

 



Welsh Firefighter Challenge 2025

Date: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: Dylan Thomas Square, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1TY

The Welsh Firefighter Challenge is a regional sporting event run alongside The British Firefighter Challenge. It is for both serving and retired Firefighters from all over the world.  The aims of this event are to raise much needed funds for the Fire Fighters Charity and also to raise awareness within the communities in which we serve.

Find out more here.

 

Brew with a Crew at Fishguard Fire Station

Date: Wednesday, July 5th

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Fishguard Fire Station, Clive Road, Fishguard, SA65 9DA

Whether you’re a biscuit dunker, a cake slicer, or a scone connoisseur, join us at our Brew with a Crew Day at Fishguard Fire Station, in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.

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.

 




Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station Open Day

Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station, 36 Blaenwern, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BE

Join us at Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Fun Children's Activities
All money raised will be donated to the Fire Fighters Charity.

Pembroke Dock Fire Station Open Day

Date: Wednesday, July 30th
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Pembroke Dock Fire Station, Corporation Terrace, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6PH

Join us at Pembroke Dock Fire Station for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Fun Children's Activities

Aberystwyth Fire Station Open Day

Date: Saturday, August 2nd
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Aberystwyth Fire Station, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1BE

The day will include a variety of demonstrations and entertainment, plus the opportunity to learn more on home fire safety and recruitment opportunities within the Fire and Rescue Service.  The Service mascot, Sbarc, will also be in attendance!


Refreshments will be available on the day, with all proceeds being donated to the Fire Fighters Charity. 

Find out more here.

Pontardawe Fire Station Open Day

Date: Friday, August 8th
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Location: Pontardawe Fire Station, Haulfryn, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4JF

Join us at Pontardawe Fire Station for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Fun Children's Activities

Milford Haven Fire Station Open Day

Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Location: Milford Haven Fire Station, Yorke Street, Milford Haven, SA73 2LL

Join us at Milford Haven Fire Station for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Fun Children's Activities


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.




Ammanford Fire Station Car Wash

Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Ammanford Fire Station, Heol Wallasey, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2LU

All money raised will be donated to the Fire Fighters Charity and Guide Dogs Cymru.

Come and have your car washed while supporting your local firefighters and two very worthy causes at the same time!

Find out more here.

Amman Valley Fire Station Car Wash

Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: ​​​Amman Valley Fire Station, New Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1UN

All money raised will be donated to the Fire Fighters Charity and Tairgwaith Primary School PTA

Come and have your car washed while supporting your local firefighters and two very worthy causes at the same time!

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!