Our current unit of inquiry is about Safety – ways to stay safe, make safe decisions and ways to get help if you feel unsafe.
Today we had Fire Fighters Dean and Tony visit our class.
First they talked to us about all the different scenarios that we might find fire in – good fires or bad fires, what to do if our house is on fire, how to call for help and
Then they showed us the uniforms they wear into a fire and explained all the different parts of the uniform and how the uniform is coated in a material that makes it fire proof – that way it’s safe to wear into a fire. We looked at the masks they wear to help them breathe in a smoky building and the oxygen cylinders that help them breathe in a smoky building.
Then we went out to look at the fire appliance (truck) and the fire fighters explained each piece of equipment and what they use it for.
We asked lots of questions that helped us with our inquiry and they answered questions we had on our wondering wall.
Here’s some photos of our session today.
What did you think of today’s visit by Fire Fighters Dean and Tony? Tell us a message that you learned.
That looks awesome. Interestingly my wife instinctively asked Holly if they were hot in their overalls??
After picking myself up off the floor, she of course insisted she was asking purely in reference to their health and wellbeing – with the weather as it is. An obvious misunderstanding I’m sure you’ll all agree?
What a good idea to have the Fire Fighters in at school, especially on such a hot day. Thanks to Dean and Tony for visiting. Mr Luke.
Mrs. Chick looks like a born fire fighter. Maybe she could do this as a second job!
Sounds like you learnt some important messages, and had lots of fun at the same time!
How cool to have the firefighters visit. We heard all about it last night. What a great job they do! We looked at our fire plan and discussed it last night, so it was a great opportunity to remind us to revisit this important issue. We even have a new fire blanket in the kitchen pantry – just in case Aiden’s brother decides to cook again!!!