Last week, Pre-K friends learned about an important part of our community- the Fire Station.
On Monday, Pre-K friends were welcomed by firemen of the local fire station.
Before the trip, friends thought about what would they want to know about firemen and their job.
Rachel wanted to know, why do firemen put fire out?
Fireman Shean said, that firemen care about people and don't want anyone to get hurt.
Menny, Naomi, and Mickey wanted to know, how do firemen put fire out if it is
high up on the roof?
Fireman Steven said, that they use a special ladder that unfolds like a telescope and long hoses that brings water to the fire.
Eliana wanted to know, if someone catches the fire on his clothes what he should do?
Fireman Steve demonstrated what friends should do without hesitation.
Stop, Drop and Roll! Don't panic, don't run! Stop, Drop and Roll!
Sophia Esther wanted to know, why do firemen put a special uniform on?
Fireman Shean said, that it protects a fireman's body from the heat and smoke. The reflecting stripes on the uniform helps other people to see where the fireman is.
David S. wanted to know, how fast a fireman can put his uniform on?
It was a challenge to face. Fireman Steve to put his uniform on as fast as he can. He did it in 23 Pre-K friends' seconds. He even put a oxygen tank on.
Fireman Steve looked absolutely different in the uniform with oxygen mask and gloves on but friends were not scared. Firemen were very impressed!
Leon wanted to know, how do firemen help people?
Firemen said, that they teach children do not play with matches.
They teach adults to have smoke detectors in their houses for fire safety.
Emma wanted to know, how do firemen save people?
Fireman Steve said that when they come to fire, first thing they do is to make sure there are no people inside of a building. If any gets hurt, firemen call ambulance.
David G. and Ari wanted to know, what to do if smoke or fire got into your eyes?
Firemen said one needs to use a lot of water to wash eyes.
Mordechai Yisroel wanted to know, if firemen have a dog that helps them?
Firemen said, that long long time ago when firemen used horses to get around, in every firehouse there was a dog that helped them to find people in the smoke. Now days, when firemen use fast trucks it is dangerous for a dog to live in a fire house
Jason wanted to know, how do firemen get so quickly to fire?
Firemen not only showed but also let friends to explore and sit in two huge trucks. One is a truck that holds water inside and hoses. Other is a truck that carries ladder and tools. These trucks are super fast. Firemen put sirens and red lights on when it is an emergency call.
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