Here firefighters were explaining the tools and equipment we use.


Sparky showed up to help us.


One of the search dogs was an even bigger hit.


At each of the schools the kids got to use a fire hose.
Although I only got pictures at Lakeside
  

The bunker gear we had for these kids to try on didn't quite fit.
Four kids in one coat.
They did have fun pretending to be firefighters, wearing our protective gear but several said it was too heavy.


We told then about the layers in our gear that protect from scrapes, heat, fire, and water.
The reflective stripes in our turnout gear make firefighters easier to see in smoke and the dark.
We use special coveralls for fighting wildfires and when we are getting people out of wrecked vehicles.
High visibility vests and flags are used when we control traffic at an accident scene or if the road is blocked by a fallen tree.


One of the classes lined up for a picture alongside our truck.


Some others showed off their fire gear for you to see.


Thanks to all the emergency responders who helped show the kids what firefighters have to be able to do.


Here are some of the units that we took to one or more of the schools.