Firetruck Visit

Hannah and Josie’s dad, Ant, came to visit us in his firetruck from the Central Dunedin Fire Station! We all sat down on the mat and listened to him talk about fire safety. Ant talked to us about where he goes to work and what he does there, including eating and sleeping. But, all the gets interrupted if the fire alarm goes off! Ant also showed us some matches and a lighter and asked what we should do if these things are found. The children decided it was a good idea to give these things to an adult! Ka pai! We also talked about what we should do in case of a fire at our house. If the fire alarm goes off, we yell “FIRE!” and then we GET OUT AND STAY OUT! (and wait by the letterbox). Next, the fireman’s uniform. Of course it wouldn’t be as much fun unless one of our teachers dressed up. The children talked me through what I needed to put on to keep me safe from fighting a fire, my boots, pants, jacket, gloves, and hat. The children also got to take turns going out to the firetruck and learning about all the different parts, and even got to sit inside!! After all the wonderful learning, the children finally got a turn spraying the water from the fire hose! They got to feel how heavy it was and turn the nozzle to make the different pressures of water change. What an awesome learning experience to see what one of our community members does!