10 Things we did at the Central Fire Station
An ancient fire engine
A few weeks back we took the boys on a visit of the Central Fire Station. It was the first time that they were visiting a Fire station museum and were excited to see what they had on display.
The fire service has really evolved a lot throughout the years. There has been a lot of changes in the design of the fire engines these few hundred years.
What may have been the first fire engine
1. We saw what may have been the first fire engine which was run on an engine. I’m not sure how fast they could put out a fire with such a machine back then in the olden days.
A semi modern fire engine
2. We saw how the fire engine had evolved into a bigger vehicle with an increased capacity of water which they could carry around. It too could ferry around the firemen together in the vehicle.
The different connector hoses being used by the fireman
3. We saw the various attachments that the firemen used when they were out fighting fire.
How the firemen used to look like.
4. We saw a mannequin dressed up in a fireman’s attire and took the opportunity to explain to the kids why it was important for the fireman to wear such a suit for protection.
Dressing up as Junior firemen
5. The boys had fun dressing up as firemen. Tiger girl wanted to do likewise but she was too small to fit in the costumes and had to pass instead. This was the 2nd time that they tried out dressing like fireman. The first time was back in Kidzania Korea while on holidays last year.
trying out fire fighting.
6. The boys tried out the simulator where they got to use a water gun to fight the fire. It was great fun and even R had a go at it.
Searching for survivors
7. The kids saw how dogs were used in search and rescue missions to find survivors in the wreckage.
8. The kids also saw many toy fire engines which they wanted to purchase and bring home. Unfortunately they were all not for sale.
9. We watched the clips of the Bukit Ho Swee fire which caused massive damage back in the 1960s.
10. The kids learned how important it is to keep our house and surrounding free of fire hazards and how to react if a fire does break out.
Have you brought your kids to a fire station before?
July 22, 2013 @ 1:47 pm
My kids have been to fire stations through school field trips and they were very fascinated. Great post and thanks for sharing!
July 22, 2013 @ 2:47 pm
A fire station museum! That’s interesting, and most importantly, very educational. 🙂 I wonder if we have one here in our country too.
July 22, 2013 @ 3:05 pm
Great post and great pictures. I’m sure your children loved it. I took my own kids to one years ago and I know they did.
July 22, 2013 @ 3:22 pm
Wow! This is almost every little boy’s dream! How cool! Lovely pics!
July 22, 2013 @ 4:18 pm
Honestly we never been to a fire station, I hope to visit one soon.
July 22, 2013 @ 4:28 pm
My son and his Kindergarten class visited the local fire station last year. The kids had a lot of fun; my little man wanted to become a firefighter after that trip. 🙂
July 22, 2013 @ 4:42 pm
Very interesting visit. we went on a field trip to a fire station when I was very young. Unfortunately, I don’t remember much of it. I hope our fire brigades get enough attention and support so that kids can leard from them, and even aspire to be heroes like them.
July 22, 2013 @ 6:20 pm
Great post..we have lots of Fire Station open days in the UK but nothing (as far as I am aware) on this scale. Love the photos. Looks like you all had a good time.
July 22, 2013 @ 9:16 pm
We haven’t toured a fire station either. I know that my kids have been through a fire safety trailer at some point while they were in elementary school.
July 22, 2013 @ 9:18 pm
What a really great place to take the kids.
July 22, 2013 @ 11:27 pm
These photos are amazing. Love the picture of the fireman before. It looks so vintage 🙂
July 22, 2013 @ 11:30 pm
Ahh, not yet for my son, he’s still young for this but this post gives me the idea. Thank you!
July 23, 2013 @ 12:28 am
Looks like a fabulous trip! My oldest walked to our local fire department with her preschool. She was so excited when she came home, mostly because she found out girls can be fire fighters too!
July 23, 2013 @ 11:37 am
i think i haven’t visited any firestation before.. hehe
July 23, 2013 @ 12:11 pm
that was a great way to teach them the concept of fire and firemen
July 24, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
would love to experience this with my babe when he is old enough, its nice to try out noble humble work of our fellow men to serve our local community. sana meron din ganian dto locally, to make awareness and educate na din. 🙂
July 24, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
I like the antique fire engines. They’re charming. Btw, Kidzania is great for kids. My daughter went when we were in Jakarta but she didn’t want to try the fireman job.
July 25, 2013 @ 9:07 am
I’ve only been to the fire station once but it’s not as cute as this one! I’m sure the kids had tons of fun that day. 🙂