Fire Fighters!

Our Wednesday morning class and the Wednesday afternoon ECFE had the opportunity to meet a fire man and see a fire truck up close!  We talked a lot about the fireman's equipment and how they look when everything is on!  I took pictures step-by-step of the fireman putting on his gear.  Look at these pictures and talk with your child about NOT hiding or being afraid if a fire fighter comes to get them in a fire.  

This is Firefighter Dave!  He is going to show us his gear!

First, he needs to put on his boots!  This will protect his feet in a fire and help keep them dry!  

Next come the pants!  These pants are made of special material to protect him from the fire and heat!

Now he puts on his coat!  This is a very heavy coat made out of the same special fabric to protect him from fire and heat.

There is a lot of smoke in a fire.  They put on a special mask that helps them to breathe clean air.  It also makes them sound different when they speak.  

The mask fits tightly to his face.

Now you can see the hood that he put on.  It covers his head.  He is fastening his coat all the way up to protect his neck.

Next he puts on his helmet.  This will help protect is head from heat, fire and falling debris in a fire.  

Thick gloves will protect his hands.

This is what a fire fighter will look like when they enter a fire.  It is important to remember that you don't need to be afraid of firemen and firewomen when they are all dressed up.  They are there to help you.  NEVER hide from a fire fighter.

This is the tank that would be on their backs.  It is filled with air that the fire fighters can breathe when they are in a fire.

The fire truck has a lot of very important gear inside!

Thank you Fire Fighter Dave!  

The kids got to see some of the special tools that the fire truck is equipped with.

The "Jaws of Life" can  cut through the metal of a car or building!