Light My Fire

Yesterday, I had the chance to visit the local fire station!  Firefighters are community helpers. They provide a service of protection for people in their town. Some people think that firemen only fight fires, but they actually do so much more! They also respond to emergency calls for wrecks. If someone is stuck in their car, they can cut them out. Many firemen are also EMTS (emergency medical technicians) they assist when people are sick or really hurt. Even though they don't like to admit it, my friend Scott told me that have have even gotten cats from trees before. :)

On my visit, my friend Scott was very nice to show me around and tell me some really cool stuff about the engines. Did you know that they also shoot foam? Sometimes fires require extra help from the foam to put it out faster.

This picture shows the fireman's seat. The back of the 'chair' is actually an air tank that they have to strap on their backs after they get in the engine.

The picture below is Scott in the driver's seat. He is the person in charge of driving the engine at Station 1 when he is working. Look at all of those knobs and buttons! 

Did you know that anyone can visit the fire station? You can! Just call first to make sure they are there and aren't busy. 

If you can't visit for yourself though, click HERE for a website full of games and activities to learn more about what firemen do and fire safety.