Firefighters Visit!

This week the pre school children had a very special visit from some firefighters in their fire engine and the children were so excited on the build up to it. Before the visit, the children have been learning all about fire safety and the very important job that firefighters do. On the morning of the visit Rowan asked, “Is it finally the day we get to see the fire engine yet?” And instantly had excitement beaming from his face when he knew it was! As soon as the children went outside to explore the fire engine, Isaac gasped with excitement and Sophie jumped up and down telling her friends, “This is so exciting, I’m so happy”. The pre schoolers took it in turns to carefully climb the large steps in to the fire engine, some of them choosing the back seat and some eager to be the driver. Freddie couldn’t wait to get in the drivers seat, smiling away whilst pretending to steer the wheel.

After lots of questions asked by the children, including Daniel asking, “Where does the water come from?” Whilst looking around the back of the fire engine. Flo suggested, “I think it comes from the ground”. After investigating and learning that there is a tank in the middle of the fire engine, Sadie excitedly asked, “Can we spray the water from the hose?” And the children all did a big cheer when the answer was yes. The children couldn’t wait to have a go, waiting patiently for their turn to help fireman Jack release the water and then helping to stop the water come out and also learning how to change the pressure of the water spraying out.

Once the children had had their fun aiming for the trees and cars, they were asked if they would like to hear the sirens of the engine as it drove away which of course received a very loud, “Yes” from everyone alongside some clapping and cheering. They all had the biggest smiles on their faces as they waved goodbye to the firefighters and the fire engine, with Lana and Madan talking about how much fun they had. When the children got back in to pre school, ready for lunch time, the conversation was flowing between the children and Chloe telling her friends, “I wish we could do that again”.

The firefighters plan to visit again in the summer and we can’t wait!