Last week, as part of Emergency Drill Week, we welcomed Captain Guy and firefighters Aaron, Josh, Shane, Brandon, Riley, Daniel and Dan from our local Abermain Fire Station!

The children learnt about the important roles firefighters play in our community, including responding to fires, car accidents and other emergencies, as well as checking and changing smoke alarms.

The firefighters showed us their protective clothing and equipment, sparking lots of curiosity and some very funny observations from the children!

We also talked about emergency evacuation procedures, the importance of staying together, listening to educators and moving calmly to our safe meeting point at the Tillys sign.

The highlight was exploring the fire truck and using the hose firefighters use when responding to emergencies. Hearing the sirens was also an exciting part, with the children sharing huge smiles.

This hands-on experience helped make emergency safety meaningful, engaging and memorable for the children while building their confidence and understanding of what to do in an emergency.

A huge thank you to Abermain Fire Station for visiting us, answering our questions and helping make Emergency drill Week such a valuable and engaging learning experience.