The children got to take a tour of the station and found out that the firemen actually live there when it is their shift. They thought this was really neat! We got to see their bedroom, kitchen, and living room (complete with big screen tv and wii! I had a child tell me today they wanted to be a fireman so they could play video games!). The firemen explained to us that they have to do chores and keep the station clean because that is like their house when they are on duty! We asked the children if they keep their rooms as neat...I bet you can guess the answer!
We got to see the fire pole, which several of the children volunteered to go down, although we wouldn't let them! Then we got to get a tour of the fire truck and all of the cool things that they have to fight fires with on there.
We also learned about the different gear that firefighters wear.
They showed us each piece and explained why it was important for them to have it. They also showed us what a fireman would look like and sound like if he came to your house so that the children wouldn't be afraid. It is important that they know that the fireman is still the fireman underneath all of that safety stuff! They told us that inside a fire it can get to 500 degrees! I explained to the children that that is FIVE times as hot as those summer days on the playground that they thought were too hot! WOW!! They also told us that when the alarm goes off they only have ONE minute to get ready. That is very QUICK! Especially considering all of that gear!
Thank you Statesville Fire Department for showing us around!!!
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