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.