Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

Hardley Fire Station Open Day
2026-09-05 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Hardley Fire Station, Falconer Court, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PY, United Kingdom
Hardley fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 5 September! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Odiham Fire Station Open Day
2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Oidham Fire Station, Western Lane, Odiham, RG29 1DT, United Kingdom
Odiham fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 11 July! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Female Focused Recruitment Event at Hightown Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-06-27 | Hightown Fire Station, Bursledon Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 0HW, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Hightown fire station on Saturday 27th June and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
This particular session is especially aimed at women who may be considering a career as a firefighter, recognising that firefighting isn’t necessarily a career that many women would initially consider.
We want women to feel encouraged and empowered to join our Service, supported with their application, and throughout their time with us. On the day, you’ll receive the same core information about the role and recruitment process, along with the chance to take part in practical activities. There will also be opportunities to hear from female firefighters and get tailored advice on areas such as fitness and life on station.
Booking is essential. There will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 19th June). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Event at Southsea Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Southsea Fire Station, Somers Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4LU, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Southsea fire station on Sunday 21st June and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.

Ask current firefighters any questions you have.

Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.

Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 12th June). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Event at St Mary's Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-06-13 | St Mary’s Fire Station, St Mary's Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0BJ, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at St Mary’s fire station on Saturday 13th June and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.

Ask current firefighters any questions you have.

Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.

Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 5 June). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Event at Andover Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-06-07 | Andover Fire Station, London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PF, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Andover fire station on Sunday 7th June and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.

Ask current firefighters any questions you have.

Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.

Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 29 May). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Burley Fire Station Charity Car Wash
2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Burley Fire stataion, 1 Ringwood Road, Burley, BH24 4AD, United Kingdom
On Saturday 30 May, Burley Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.

Recruitment Event at Basingstoke Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-05-30 | Basingstoke Fire Station, West Ham Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PH, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Basingstoke fire station on Saturday 30th May and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.

Ask current firefighters any questions you have.

Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.

Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 22 May). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Female Focused Recruitment Event at Cosham Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-05-24 | Cosham Fire Station, Northern Road, Cosham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Cosham fire station on Sunday 24th May and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
This particular session is especially aimed at women who may be considering a career as a firefighter, recognising that firefighting isn’t necessarily a career that many women would initially consider.
We want women to feel encouraged and empowered to join our Service, supported with their application, and throughout their time with us. On the day, you’ll receive the same core information about the role and recruitment process, along with the chance to take part in practical activities. There will also be opportunities to hear from female firefighters and get tailored advice on areas such as fitness and life on station.
Booking is essential. There will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 15 May). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Event at Cosham Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-05-23 | Cosham Fire Station, Northern Road, Cosham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Cosham fire station on Saturday 23rd May and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.

Ask current firefighters any questions you have.

Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.

Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 15 May). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Open Day Ryde Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-05-16 | Ryde Community Fire Station, 58 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1DD, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Ryde fire station on Saturday 16 May and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.
Ask current firefighters any questions you have.
Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.
Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
General booking opens a week prior to the event (Friday 8 May). Spaces fill up fast so save the date and watch this space for a sign up link.

Recruitment Event at Rushmoor Fire Station- Booking essential
2026-05-09 | Rushmoor Fire Station, 8 Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BF, United Kingdom
Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter?
Come to our recruitment open day at Rushmoor fire station on Saturday 9 May and learn more about the role and get hands-on with firefighting equipment.
On the day you can:

Get advice on how to apply and prepare for interviews.
Ask current firefighters any questions you have.
Try out the practical selection tests included in the recruitment process.
Learn more about the various aspects of a firefighter’s role

Each recruitment event is three hours and there will be a 10am and 2pm session to choose from.
Booking is essential.
Spaces fill up fast – book your space today

Lymington Fire Station charity car wash
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Lymington Fire Station
On Saturday 18th April, Lymington Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.

Bordon Fire Station charity car wash
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Bordon Fire Station, Conde Way, Bordon, GU35 0XF
On Saturday 18th April, from 10am-2pm, Bordon Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.​

Rushmoor Fire Station Charity Car Wash
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:30
0n Saturday 11th April, Rushmoor Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.​

Hayling Island Fire Station Open Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Hayling Island Fire Station, Elm Grove, PO11 9ED
Hayling Island Fire Station is hosting its open day on Saturday 11th April!
Come along between 10am and 3pm to meet the emergency service teams and watch our exciting firefighter demonstrations.
Have a go at our football shootout, find out about the Hayling Dragons cycling challenge, meet our emergency services partners in coastguard and police, and tuck into the barbecue or enjoy our cake selection.

Lyndhurst Fire Station charity car wash
2026-04-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Lyndhurst FIre Station, Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BQ, United Kingdom
Lyndhurst Fire Station is back at it again! We’re opening the bay doors for our annual Charity Car Wash, and we want to see your dirty cars, vans, and bikes lining the street.
Donations: Cash & Card/Contactless both happily accepted!
We aren’t just washing cars; we’re celebrating a massive community achievement. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have raised a staggering £5,119 over the last 3 years alone! Every penny of that goes directly to The Fire Fighters Charity, providing a vital lifeline for fire service personnel and their families across the UK.
The Fire Fighters Charity offers world-class support that goes far beyond the fire station doors:

Physical Rehabilitation: Specialist centres to help crews recover from injury and return to the frontline
Mental Health Support: A 24/7 crisis line and psychological services to help our teams process the daily challenges of the job.
Family Wellbeing: Crucial support for our partners and children during times of illness, disability, or bereavement.

Retiree Care: Ensuring those who served us for decades are never forgotten or left without support.
Help us smash our next target! Come down, meet the crew, see the trucks, and drive away with a sparkling car.
See you there!

Ryde Fire Station Open Day
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Ryde Community Fire Station, 58 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1DD, United Kingdom
Ryde Fire Station will be hosting a community open day on Saturday 4 April, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet their local fire crew and engage with a range of emergency service partners, including the Police, Ambulance Service, and Inland Search and Rescue teams.
What to expect

Live fire service demonstrations
Tours of fire engines, vehicles, and equipment
CPR and basic life-saving training sessions
Catering available on site
Activities suitable for the whole family

This event offers a great opportunity to learn more about the work of the emergency services and how they help keep the community safe.
Important information
Please note that no public parking will be available on site during the event. Visitors are encouraged to plan their travel arrangements in advance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ryde Fire Station.

Winchester Fire Station car wash
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Winchester Fire Station, Easton Lane, Winnall, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LF, United Kingdom
On Saturday 28th March 2026, Winchester Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.

Eastleigh Fire Station charity car wash
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Eastleigh Fire Station, Steele Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3AA, United Kingdom
On Saturday 28th March 2026, Eastleigh Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.

Hardley Fire Station charity car wash
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Hardley Fire Station, Falconer Court, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PY, United Kingdom
On Saturday 28th March 2026, Hardley Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.

Fareham Fire Station Charity Car Wash
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Fareham Fire Station, Station Approach, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ, United Kingdom
On Saturday 21st March Fareham Fire Station will be hosting a charity car wash to raise funds for the Fire Fighters charity.​

Wight Brainy Bunch and Ryde Fire Station Christmas market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Ryde Community Fire Station, 58 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1DD, United Kingdom
This year’s Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas market is being held at Ryde Fire Station on 6 December from 10:00 to 16:30. The celebrations end with a switch on of the drill tower Christmas lights which can be seen from all over Ryde and half way over the Solent, and considered by many to be the start of the festive season in Ryde.
At this year’s event there will be over 25 festive stalls selling all things Christmassy, seasonal refreshments such as traditional bratwursts sausages, hog roast, mulled wine, mince pies and hot chocolates. As always there will be the inflatable globe, a variety of local musicians, choirs, marching bands and orchestras and not forgetting their Santa and grotto – with many proclaiming it is possibly the best on the island!
Over the years since it first started in 2017, events have attracted hundreds of residents from the Isle of Wight and has raised thousands for the Wight Brainy Bunch.

Cosham Fire Station Open Day
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Cosham Fire Station, Northern Road, Cosham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Cosham fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 27 September! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Baton Of Hope 2025 - Portsmouth
2025-09-26
The Baton of Hope 2025 tour comes to Portsmouth on 26th September and with Cosham and Southsea fire stations being part of the route through the City.
The Baton of Hope is a UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of suicide and encourage life-saving conversations around mental health
The Portsmouth event will kick off on Portsdown Hill in the north in early morning and finish in Victoria Park. Along the route will be ‘hubs’ with taster events and activities for people and families to take part in throughout the day. The baton also is visiting venues where support services are provided to vulnerable people in the area.

Mick’s Monster Burgers (08:00)
Paulsgrove Community Centre
Cosham Fire Station
Community Kettle
King George V playing fields complex
Mountbatten Centre
Mountjoy
The You Trust
Ambition, Portsmouth
Community Day Rehab (CDR)
The Forge
MAKE
Fratton Park
Spark Community Space
Southsea Fire Station
The Mary Rose Museum
Explosion Museum
C2u Gosport
Gunwharf Quays
Spinnaker Tower
Homestart
Urbond
Citrus
Portsmouth Guildhall
Southsea Library
Southsea Green Canoe Lake
The Gaiety Southsea

Romsey Fire Station Open Day
2025-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
Romsey fire station is hosting its open day on Sunday 21 September! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Basingstoke Fire Station Open Day
2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00
Basingstoke fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 13 September! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Ringwood 999 Day 2025
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD, Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD
Join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service and our emergency service partners for this year’s Ringwood 999 Day – a fun, family-friendly event celebrating our firefighters and the incredible work of the emergency services.
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD

What’s On
There’s something for everyone at Ringwood 999 Day!

Sit in a fire engine – meet our crews and explore real emergency vehicles.
Children’s water targets – great fun for younger visitors.
Colour-in pictures – creative fun for children.
Throwline target practice – test your water rescue skills.
CPR demonstrations – learn lifesaving skills from the experts.
Meet our amazing Fire Dogs – see them in action!
Ringwood Fire Cadets – meet the next generation of firefighters.

Who Will Be There
Alongside Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service, you’ll also be able to meet a wide range of our emergency service partners and community organisations.
Expect an exciting mix of displays, demonstrations, and activities throughout the day.

A Day for the Whole Community
This free event is a brilliant opportunity to get hands-on with emergency service equipment, meet the people who keep our communities safe, and enjoy a fun day out with family and friends.
Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and join us for an unforgettable day celebrating our emergency services!

Save the date: Saturday, 13 September 2025 – Carvers Recreation Ground, Ringwood.

Newport Fire Station Open Day
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Newport Fire Station, South Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1JQ, United Kingdom
Newport fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 23 August! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.

Southsea Fire Station Open Day
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Southsea Fire Station, Somers Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4LU, United Kingdom
Southsea fire station is hosting its open day on Saturday 16 August! Come along, meet the emergency service teams and take part in lots of fun activities as well.
