Fire stations will soon be flinging open their doors to the public.
There will be a fire station open day in Maldon on Sunday, June 28, from 10am - 4pm.
On July 4, both South Woodham Ferrers and Tiptree fire stations will be inviting visitors.
The crew from Tillingham will also be taking their fire engine along to the Tillingham Flower Show on July 25.
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