Sutton Fire Station
I was very lucky to be invited by 3rd Cheam Cubs , to join them when they visited Sutton Fire Station.
The firemen moved a fire engine into the training area and talked us through the equipment they used. I thought that I would get in a little closer to see what I could find.
Here I am amongst the fire equipment.
It was very exciting.
After it had been explained how the fire engine worked, the Cubs and I were allowed on board. The engines are huge and very powerful and the firemen explained that they could be called out to many types of emergency.
I can see everything from the front of this fire engine!
The Cubs had a great time trying on the firemen’s helmets.
These two Cubs look very scary in their firemen’s helmets and they held on tightly to me, to keep me out of danger.
A fireman’s helmet is very heavy and I need some help to get out.
The firemen, showed the Cubs how to use the water hoses. I decided not to take part in this, as I didn’t want to get my fur wet, but the Cubs enjoyed it.
When we had finished outside, we were invited inside for a question and answer session. The firemen told us what happened when a ‘shout’ is received. (That is a 999 call to the fire station).
We all had a great time and learned a lot. We thanked the firemen and went home to check on our own fire safety.
A smoke detector is a valuable piece of equipment in everybody’s home.
It needs checking regularly so you know it will work if you had a fire.
NEVER play with matches or Lighters.