A ride in a fire engine is on offer at one of the upcoming Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) Open Days. There are a total of five events taking place across the county.

The open days give people young and old the chance to see real life fire engines plus the mini fire engine, bouncy castles, meet the search and rescue dogs, stalls and games with food/refreshments. Also included on the day will be live rescue and fire demonstrations, specialist appliances and equipment as well as the "smoke house challenge".

LFRS said the aim of the events is to promote fire safety messages through "lots of fun activities for kids and adults." Also included on the day will be the hazard express – a mobile education unit from the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service that aims to educate drivers.

Events will be held at Uppingham Fire and Rescue Station, Ayston Road, Uppingham, Oakham on Saturday, August 24, from 11am until 4pm and Lutterworth Fire and Rescue Station, Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth on Sunday, September 1, from 10am until 4pm.

LFRS said the aim of the events is to promote fire safety messages through fun activities (Google).

There is a further event at Southern Fire and Rescue Station, Meridian E, Leicester on Sunday, September 8, from 10am until 4pm and Western Fire and Rescue Station, Aikman Ave, New Parks, Leicester on Saturday, September 14, from 10am until 4pm.

If you miss the others, you can catch the final one this year at Castle Donington Fire and Rescue Station, Beverley Road, Castle Donington on Saturday September 21, from 11am until 4pm.

The Fire and Rescue Service said it also has a presence at many of the events that take place across the city and county which include the Riverside Festival, PRIDE, Mela, Diwali and many more.

To find out more, go to the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and search "events".