An event was held at Huacheng Square in Guangzhou's Tianhe district to improve awareness of fire safety. It was part of a series of nationwide activities marking China's 32nd National Firefighting Day, which fell on Nov 9.

High precision fire-fighting equipment like fire-fighting trucks and aerial ladders is displayed at the event. [Photo by Qiu Weirong/Guangzhou Daily]

Children try out the motorcycles under the watchful eyes of firefighters. [Photo by Qiu Weirong/Guangzhou Daily]

A firefighter introduces fire safety to the audience. [Photo by Qiu Weirong/Guangzhou Daily]

People learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) under the guidance of a teacher at the event. [Photo by Qiu Weirong/Guangzhou Daily]