Trappe Fire Co. 2012 Fire Prevention School Visits
Showing the students what a firefighter looks like in his gear.
The kids get to touch the gear to see what it feels like
Jr Firefighter Alec showing the kids our thermal imaging camera (TIC)
Showing the kids the Ladder truck
Showing students the tools on the truck
Firefighter Ross climbs the Ladder
Picture of the students from atop Ladder 77
Firefighter Anthony talking to the students
Deputy Chief Greenwood talking with the kids
Firefighter Anthony dresses in his gear while Deputy Chief Greenwood talks with the kids
Firefighter Anthony climbs to the top of the Ladder
By Recording Secretary Kristin Norwood
October 14, 2012
Trappe Fire Company visited several area schools during the week of October 8-12 to discuss how to prevent fires with the students. Topics included what to do in case of fire (dial 9-1-1), how to safely exit your house ("stay low and go"), where to meet once outside (family meeting spot), as well as several other useful tips. Firefighters dressed in their gear to let the children see what a firefighter may look like if they need to enter their home to search for them. The goal was to teach them to not be afraid and not to hide from them. The visits ended with the students taking a tour of the fire truck, always a favorite with the kids!! Trappe Fire Company ended up visiting with over 260 kids at 8 different schools/daycares, as well as attending an open house at Skippack Fire Station. Overall, Trappe participated in over 82 hours of fire prevention!
