On Tuesday we had a visit from the ‘Fire Service’. A lady called Jo, who is a fire safety education officer taught us all about the fire service and how to keep safe. First we discussed what the fire service do, then we played a game called ‘Yes we can play’ or ‘No stay away’. We discussed why we should stay away from things such as; the oven, irons, plug sockets, matches and lighters. We then learnt a rhyme and how to sign it about matches and lighters. “Matches and lighters never touch, they can hurt you very much!”
Next we learnt about why smoke alarms are very important and often a grown-up should test them to ensure they are working. If there is a fire then you need to GET OUT! STAY OUT! CALL 999! We learnt there are four emergency services; police, ambulance, fire and coastguard and how to ask for the one you want when you call 999.
Also we learnt about the clothing firefighters have to wear in order to stay safe. These are; boots, leggings, braces, tunic, gloves and a helmet. The children then had a race against the teachers to see who could get into the uniform the quickest because real firefighters have to do it in two minutes!
