A WHITCHURCH boy who survived after being born 16 weeks early was the special guest in Whitchurch Fire Station.

Reggie Cox was given a tour of the various vehicles in the fire station on Tuesday, May 30, and an equipment demonstration by firefighters, Phil Wragg and Sarah Fields.

Reggie weighed just 650g when he was born and spent four and a half months in intensive care in London.

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His mother, Mikaela completed a trek in the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Sick Children's Trust which provided accommodation for her and her husband, David and she was pleased to be invited.

Whitchurch Herald: Reggie was show around the fire station by firefighters.Reggie was show around the fire station by firefighters. (Image: Mikaela Cox)

She said: "Reggie was born nearly four months early and as a result has a number of conditions that affect his learning, movement, coordination, sight and processing.

"Phil previously organised for a fire engine to attend Reggie's rally two or three years ago and I recently contacted him about an unrelated matter.

"He remembered Reggie and asked if we would like to bring him in one evening so we arranged for Tuesday.

"Phil and Sarah were there to greet us and showed us around the engines.

Whitchurch Herald: Phil Wragg and Sarah Fields showed Reggie and his sister round the station.Phil Wragg and Sarah Fields showed Reggie and his sister round the station. (Image: Mikaela Cox)

"They were amazingly relaxed and welcoming and not at all phased by Reggie who has additional needs and can be quite busy and inquisitive in new situations."

Mikaela thanked the firefighters for allowing Reggie around the station

Mikaela added: "We also brought my younger daughter who was also welcomed and loved being shown around.

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"We then got to play with the hoses and Sarah and Phil showed them how they worked and let them have a go.

Whitchurch Herald: Reggie was show the equipment.Reggie was show the equipment. (Image: Mikaela Cox)

"Sarah and Phil were so welcoming and kind.

"They were patient and allowed Reggie to be free and enjoy the fire station."