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.

 



Join On-Call Firefighter Rhys Fitzgerald for a charity walk which will include Kidwelly, Llanelli and Sketty Fire Stations!

Rhys is currently training to climb to the summit of Mount Everest this year. Join him on his charity fundraising walk for as long or as little as you like. Starting from Kidwelly Fire Station at 8am.

For more information, please email Rhys on R.Fitzgerald@mawwfire.gov.uk

📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
📍 Kidwelly Fire Station at 8am

 

We will be at Swansea Pride once again this year this Saturday 17th May, at Guildhall in Swansea.

The parade starts at 11am and will go through the City Centre along Oxford Street and St. Helen’s Road to Guildhall where the main event will be taking place offering live entertainment throughout the day until 7pm.

Outside the Guildhall will be food and drink as well as traders offering a range of goods and merchandise. This event is free to attend so please pop by our stand to chat to our Community Safety Team.

An appliance will be in the parade and the main event, and of course, Sbarc will be there celebrating with us.

Find out more

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.
📅 Saturday 7th June
📍 Dylan Thomas Square, Swansea


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.

 




Join us at Newcastle Emlyn Fire Station on Saturday, June 21st, for an Open Day full of fun for all ages!
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Fun Children's Activities
All money raised being donated to the Fire Fighters Charity.

Join us at Pembroke Dock Fire Station on Wednesday, July 30th, 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.




Come and support the Aberystwyth Fire Station Car Wash on Saturday, May 3rd!
The crew will be holding the Car Wash at Aberystwyth Fire Station between 10am-3pm, with all money raised being donated to the Fire Fighters Charity.
Come and have your car washed while supporting your local firefighters and a very worthy cause at the same time!


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!




Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be holding a Firefighter Experience Day at Llanfyllin Fire Station on Saturday, May 31st, from 10am until 2pm.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for providing emergency response cover to nearly 12,000 square kilometers - almost two-thirds of Wales. On-Call Firefighters are an essential part of our Service and your community - 75% of our Fire Stations are crewed entirely by On-Call Firefighters.

If you've ever considered becoming a Firefighter, attending one of our Experience Days is a great way of helping you make an informed decision before applying.

During the session, you'll have the opportunity to try on the firefighting kit, learn how to assemble equipment and take part in a practical exercise. The Llanfyllin Fire Station crew will also be on hand to answer any questions and give an insight into life as a Firefighter.

Our Firefighter Experience Day will include:

  • an overview the role of a modern-day firefighter
  • trying on the firefighting kit and equipment
  • the various aspects of the recruitment process
  • the importance of fitness and maintaining fitness
  • the various types of equipment and PPE
  • career pathways and role maps

Booking is essential.  To book a space on the Firefighter Experience Day, please visit here.