Next up was the airport fire department. The fireman did an awesome job of talking about what kids should do if there is a fire in their house, emphasizing very "kid" things - like never going back in to get their kitten or puppy, not hiding if they hear the smoke alarm (they set one off for kids to hear one), etc.
They also talked about all the gear they wear, what it does to protect them, and the kids watched them put it on. He put his breathing apparatus on and let them hear what it sounded like. They even talked about how kids should not be scared if a firefighter was crawling across their room making loud breathing sounds because he would be there to help them. The firefighter started crawling toward them and letting the kids touch all his gear. They did a great job. At Gages preschool the kids were all terrified of the firefighter in his gear.
