Maple Class visited Forest Row Fire Station this week as part of their topic ‘Off We Go!’ They had a go at trying on the protective helmets and found out that there were different designs, depending on who is wearing them.
We watched the firemen dressing for the job. They were incredibly quick! It only took them 50 seconds!
They had a look at the fire engine, learning about all of the different equipment and what it was used for. They found out about heat scanners, hoses, cutting machinery, maps, breathing equipment and ladders. Each of the children had a go at climbing into the fire engine. It was very high up!
The children learned about how the engine carries water and about how to find a water supply when they are out on a job, by finding a yellow H. There was much excitement about using the hoses when they had a go at spraying the tower and the wall at the back of the fire station.
