The Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup had an excursion to the Gosford Fire and Rescue Station on Wednesday, July 1.
The visit was attended by 26 children and their parents. The firemen showed the children how the hoses worked and lots of the children wanted to help hold the hose. They learned that the water on the fire engine could be used in three minutes so it was vital for the firemen to find a hydrant very quickly.
The children were shown the equipment that is used and stored on the fire engine and were told about the training to become a fire officer. Some children wanted to sit inside and pretend to be a fire officer. The parents were given a short talk about fire safety, especially heating their homes in the winter and not leaving cooking on the stove unattended.
They were also advised not to use outdoor barbecues indoors as they create carbon monoxide fumes which can kill. The parents donated $53.00 to the Central Coast Burns Unit Fund.
Media release,
23 July 2015
Robyn Tait, Gumnuts
Playgroup