This year’s Emergency Services Open Day will take place at the Police and Fire HQ in Portishead on Sunday 16 September.

As well as Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Avon Fire and Rescue there will be representatives from HM Coastguard, British Red Cross, RNLI, Mountain Rescue and Wessex 4 X 4 amongst many others.

The action packed day will include displays from the Avon and Somerset’s Police Dog, Mounted and Firearms sections and car cutting and animal rescue demonstrations from Avon Fire and Rescue. Members of the public will also have the chance to learn more about those who volunteer in communities including Specials, Cadets and Neighbourhood watch. There will be activities for children too, including a treasure hunt and a chance to be a “young detective” for the day.

Tickets are free and are available from https://hqopenday2018.eventbrite.co.uk. There will also be a limited number of tickets for tour of the Communications Centre, which will be released throughout the summer – watch the police website and social media channels for more info.