Firies in Gunnedah, Werris Creek and Quirindi invited locals of all ages to check out their stations and all the equipment involved in their duties.

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Gunnedah Fire and Rescue captain David Welch said "it was a fantastic day".

"We saw a lot of kids come through learning about fire safety and having a look around the station. We probably got around 500 kids plus adults accompanying them, so maybe 750 for the day," captain Welch said.

Captain Welch said the firies told crowds not only about fire fighting, but about their role in hazmat rescue, how they assist other first responders such as ambulance crews and police, and how they protect the environment.

Carroll Progress Association put on a gold-coin donation barbecue for visitors, which everyone enjoyed.

Over 60 visitors took in the sites and sounds at Werris Creek's open day, and enjoyed a number of demonstrations including the use of a thermal imaging camera, breathing apparatuses, and trying on the firefighters uniform and helmets.

Kids also relished the opportunity to test out the truck sirens and flashing lights, and even had the chance to sit in driver's seat of the fire engine.

Youngsters at Quirindi's open day also had big smiles on their faces as they tested out the fire hoses and received their very own firefighter helmet to wear.

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