Our playgroup from church organized an outing to a local Fire Station. They told us about the area they service and what kind of calls they usually get. While they were talking to us they got a call and had to go. We waited around for about 20-30 minutes and they came back to finish the tour.
These large tubes are used to vent the exhaust from the trucks outside.
Eliza with a couple kids while waiting for the firemen to come back.
This Fire Station is one of two in Durham that qualified to respond as HazMat.
The firemen returning.
One of the firemen put on his whole uniform so the kids could see what they look like, so hopefully they wouldn't be scared when they see them.
The kids were still a little nervous then he was in his full uniform.
The kids got to climb into the back of the truck.
They also got junior firemen hats.
Gotta love these two!
We also got to tour the fire house. This is one of their private rooms.
The kitchen where they make all their food.
Dinner table.
Game room.
Weight room.
They have to work out at the station since there is no gym in their assigned area. They have cleaning checks for each day of the week, so they stay pretty busy. They said that the majority of their calls are to EMS calls and not fires. It was a lot of fun to see the fire truck and the station up close and to get a glimpse into the lives of the brave Firemen that help keep our community safe! Thanks guys!
November 9, 2011
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