Youngsters from across the north-east got the chance to sit in a fire engine, get close to search dogs and chat to firefighters at the weekend.
Central Fire Station in Aberdeen took part in this year’s Doors Open Day, with the team welcoming scores of visitors through the doors on Saturday.
The initiative allows people to visit buildings of cultural or historic significance which are not normally open to the public.
Station manager Mike Cordiner said: “This year we deliberately set out to provide more attractions for the kids, as well as allowing the parents a chance to see the equipment and things.
“We laid on a bouncy castle, zorbs, face painting, and we had a couple of search dogs that proved quite an attraction for the children.”
A vintage fire appliance built in 1915 also made an appearance, driving down from North Anderson Drive station accompanied by a modern appliance.
“The vintage appliance was definitely a crowd puller,” said Mr Cordiner.
“There was a queue from start to finish with people wanting to get in the driver’s seat and get their picture taken.”
Staff from Central Station were joined on the day by colleagues from Ellon, Altens and North Anderson Drive stations.
Scottish Ambulance Service’s Special Operations Response Team also attended.
Mr Cordiner said: “It was also a good opportunity to spread our fire safety messages. We had staff from Dementia Scotland, Telecare and Absafe on hand to offer advice, and we also managed to promote our home fire safety visit service. It was a fun day, but there is the serious side we want to promote as well.
“We had support from our colleagues in Ellon Station, and Altens and North Anderson Drive were involved as well. It was busy from start to finish and I’m really proud of the guys for the display they put on.”
Other buildings taking part in Doors Open Day included the Town House, Marischal College, The Tolbooth, and Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboat Station.