Fire brigade stations in Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and Bundanoon will be open throughout Saturday for residents to meet their local 'firies,' inspect the fire engines and get free advice on fire safety.

Mittagong Fire Brigade Station Commander Greg Blackwell said the open day was the perfect opportunity for locals to meet their local fire fighters while learning about the range of services the NSW Fire Brigade provides for the community.

"The New South Wales Fire Brigade is more than just a fire service- we protect the community from fire, hazardous material incidents, non-fire rescues and other emergencies," he said.

"This open day is a great opportunity for people to inspect the fire engines and equipment, and firefighters are happy to provide fire safety advice particularly in relation to smoke alarms."

Bowral Fire Station is also "firing up" for open day.

Bowral Fire Brigade Station Commander Mitchell invites residents to visit their local NSW Fire Brigades fire station on May 8 to meet the local ‘firies', inspect the fire engines and get free advice on fire safety.

Local fire stations will open their doors from 10am until 2pm, and firefighters will be giving away a copy of the NSW Fire Brigade limited edition fire safety CD-ROM "Brigade Kids" to the first 100 families to visit on the day.

The NSW Fire Brigade conduct their open days just before each winter season as a way to remind residents to remain fire safety savvy during the colder months.

According to the New South Wales Fire Brigade, winter is a peak time for house fires as people are more likely to use heating and drying equipment in their homes.

Last year, 4339 homes were involved in fire in NSW, killing 20 people and injuring another 573. Around 30 percent of these fires occurred during the cold, wet winter months.

Station Commander Mitchell said the Open Day was an opportunity to learn more about local firefighters and the range of services provided as well as useful information on winter fire safety, such as installing smoke alarms and creating home fire escape plans.