9 fun times that your children became firefighters for the day in South Tyneside

Memories to last forever were made when these South Tyneside children spent a day with the fire brigade.

Some of them got to try out uniforms for size, others found out what it was like behind the wheel of a fire engine and some learned how to tackle blazes.

But they all seemed to have a great time, if these Shields Gazette photo memories from 2003 to 2017 are anything to go by.

Have a look at scenes from South Shields Fire Station showing children from Bamburgh, Ridgeway, Mortimer and Seaview Schools.

And if they bring back memories for you, get in touch to tell us more by emailing [email protected]