Being a firefighter has got to rank in the top 5 of children’s dream jobs ‘when they grow’ up so when Fire and Rescue NSW hold their annual Open Day it really is a day not to be missed.
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) holds its annual Open Day on the 30th May with fire stations across the state open to give visitors a personal glimpse into Australia's busiest fire and rescue service. Open Day coincides with the launch of FRNSW’s Winter Fire Safety Campaign. According to their website more than 80,000 people attend Open Day at their local station.
My son and I regularly drive past our local fire station and he often talks about how he would love to see what is inside. One day my son was so excited to see the garage doors opening and the fire truck coming out that I had to remind him that it might be on it’s way to an emergency! So naturally when Open Day came around this year we had to go down and have a look.
While we were there we had the opportunity the roam freely around the building looking at where the firefighters eat, hang out, take calls and the most exciting thing - which was seeing where the firefighters slide down the pole! There were also lots of hands on activities for the little ones including using the water hoses to spray over road cones and safety vehicles, climbing in the fire truck and getting to see all the equipment, safety demonstrations and dress up competitions, and general talks on prevention of fire in the home and how to escape.
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) holds its annual Open Day on the 30th May with fire stations across the state open to give visitors a personal glimpse into Australia's busiest fire and rescue service. Open Day coincides with the launch of FRNSW’s Winter Fire Safety Campaign. According to their website more than 80,000 people attend Open Day at their local station.
My son and I regularly drive past our local fire station and he often talks about how he would love to see what is inside. One day my son was so excited to see the garage doors opening and the fire truck coming out that I had to remind him that it might be on it’s way to an emergency! So naturally when Open Day came around this year we had to go down and have a look.
While we were there we had the opportunity the roam freely around the building looking at where the firefighters eat, hang out, take calls and the most exciting thing - which was seeing where the firefighters slide down the pole! There were also lots of hands on activities for the little ones including using the water hoses to spray over road cones and safety vehicles, climbing in the fire truck and getting to see all the equipment, safety demonstrations and dress up competitions, and general talks on prevention of fire in the home and how to escape.
Mum’s Big Opinion: It was a great opportunity to see what happens and to start that conservation about fire safety. All the kids (and plenty of adults) showed so much awe when the firemen were discussing what they need to wear and equipment that is used in emergencies. The firemen were so generous giving quality time to each of the kids when it was there turn to use equipment and they showed continual enthusiasm which most certainly rubbed off to everyone there.
Mitchell’s Little Opinion: “I loved looking at the huge map of the area on the fire fighters wall and seeing where all the other fire stations are. I wish I could have slid down the fireman’s pole but it did look very high! I loved looking at the red and green lights which tell the fire truck it is allowed to leave and seeing all the firemen’s uniforms and hats”.
A definite to mark in the calendar again for next year, in the mean time we will just have to listen out for the sirens! Thanks to all the firefighters and their commitment to saving lives when theirs may also be in peril.
Fire and Rescue NSW generously help raise money on their Open Days to NSW Kids in Need charities which include Bear Cottage, the Burn’s unit at Westmead Hospital and Shine Kids.
For more information on Fire and Rescue NSW or NSW Kids in Need visit:
http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/,
https://nswkidsinneed.org.au/
A definite to mark in the calendar again for next year, in the mean time we will just have to listen out for the sirens! Thanks to all the firefighters and their commitment to saving lives when theirs may also be in peril.
Fire and Rescue NSW generously help raise money on their Open Days to NSW Kids in Need charities which include Bear Cottage, the Burn’s unit at Westmead Hospital and Shine Kids.
For more information on Fire and Rescue NSW or NSW Kids in Need visit:
http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/,
https://nswkidsinneed.org.au/
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Kim is the designer and creator of personalised children's products for special occasions. Kim started her business with personalised tooth fairy pillows. The little zucchini portfolio now includes bed organisers , Easter baskets, mini baskets and coming this Christmas personalised Christmas sacks.
Kim is the designer and creator of personalised children's products for special occasions. Kim started her business with personalised tooth fairy pillows. The little zucchini portfolio now includes bed organisers , Easter baskets, mini baskets and coming this Christmas personalised Christmas sacks.
