A Visit to the Geraldine Fire Station

This morning we made our way to our local fire station. A lovely walk along the park and down the street to the fire station where the volunteer fire fighters were awaiting out arrival!

A very well organised visit by the fire station meant that children were engaging with and learning about a range of fire related equipment and safety messages. Children made their way outside to where a fire engine was open for all to get into a have a look around, even turning on the siren was an exciting time for many! 

A hose was connected to the fire truck that everyone got to have a turn holding onto and squirt water toward a target, while finding out about the different controls on the hose and giving them a try.

We had the opportunity to explore the different pieces of equipment that are on the fire truck, from safety equipment to life saving machinery! Some favourites amongst the children were the vehicle cutters, stretchers and inflatable air bags.

We also listened to a fire fighter share with us about the dangers of matches, lighters and candles in our homes and how important it is for us to have smoke alarms - even though they do beep when we burn the toast! 

Some fire fighters dressed up in their safety gear so that we could see how they looked and also sounded when they breathed with their masks on. 

Thanks for the amazing morning Geraldine Fire Station - conversations will continue to be had about our visit and we will practise some important messages you shared with us!