Firetruck Visit

Today, the local fire department visited our neighborhood. They have a new chief who wants them to visit every neighborhood and pass out safety information. When they knocked on our door, our kids asked, "Where is your firetruck?" They said it was around the corner and asked the kids if they wanted to see it.

They opened up the doors and let the kids sit in it.

The kids were rather happy about this.

This is the pumper truck. Later, the equipment truck stopped by.

Wesley was very interested in all the tools.

Lydia had her blood pressure checked in the ambulance.  She didn't want the electrodes put on so the boy beside her was checked.  She told me later, "If they see a flat line when they check your heart, that means you are not doing very well."  That is an understatement for sure.

Josiah tried on a headset.

Lydia tried on a hat.

Wesley asked what is the heaviest  tool.  It's the 16 pound sledge hammer.   

I am always impressed by how nice the fireman are and how they genuinely enjoy showing the kids (and the adults) the firetrucks and ambulance.