Langford Fire Rescue is hosting its open house Sunday (Oct. 16), which also marks the departmentB次元官网网址檚 75th anniversary.

The fire department opened the doors to its station on Peatt Road.

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There were a wide variety of activities, including fire engine rides, crushing a pop can with the jaws of life and spraying the fire hose. Members from West Shore RCMP and BC Ambulance Services were also showing people their vehicles.

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Activities will be open and available until 2 p.m. at the Langford fire station on Peatt Road.

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