Fire Station Field Trip

During the month of October, we walked to the fire station on 42nd and College. It was a gorgeous day! The students partnered up while we walked along the side walk and crossed the street. When we arrived at the fire station, the firefighters were ready for us!

They told us that they were working, so if they had a call, they would have to leave and come back. Immediately after the Lieutenant told us that, their alarm went off. The students had to stand back while we watched them get into their gear, hop on the truck, and take off all in less than 2 minutes. It was pretty amazing!

While those firefighters were gone, another group of men showed us around the ladder truck. They opened all of the compartments and explained what each tool did. We walked around the truck and in the end, we were allowed to climb through the back seat of the truck! The students were able to sit in the seats and look all around.

When the firefighters came back, the engineer asked if we wanted to see the water spray. Of course the students yelled, "YES!". So, he jumped onto the truck and turned on all the pressure gauges and nozzles to spray far into the air. The students loved it!!

Finally, we watched the Lieutenant slide down the fire pole that is located in their bedrooms going down to the garage. I knew it was coming when I saw a hand raised... "Can we take a turn?!?!"

Thanks so much to all of the firefighters for taking time out of their busy day to teach our students. It is very important that the children know about fire safety.