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The Fire Department Comes to Preschool!

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Today the fire department came to Abby and Ellie’s school. Don’t worry… it was planned. The kids had a great time visiting with the firefighters and Abby and Ellie were very excited to see that one of them was a girl! Such a great role model for both boys and girls to have.
I love the idea and reasoning for having the fire department come. They do it not just to show off the trucks and people but also to teach the kids. Yes there is fire safety to teach but its also about showing children what a firefighter might look like in full gear so that if they need to be helped, they aren’t afraid of them. These guys, and lady, did a great job doing that today and boy oh boy did they have to field a lot of questions from some very curious preschoolers.

Firefighter Kelly and her crew talk with the preschoolers about the jobs of a firefighter.

Ellie and Edie waiting and watching as their friends ask some very interesting questions

A little unsure about this big red truck and the people standing in front of it.

Ellie liked the truck but wanted out right away. My shy little monkey.

Abby loved the fire truck!

Checking out all of the equipment.

Firefighter John gets ready to show all of the equipment he has to wear.

Piece by piece he puts on his important gear.

Piece by piece he puts on his important gear.
Piece by piece he puts on his important gear.

Piece by piece he puts on his important gear.

Everything is on… but its still firefighter John underneath.
Taking a look at all of Firefighter John’s gear and to see that it really still is him under there.
Setting up for the end of their visit.
Lots and lots of questions for Firefighter Kelly!

The best ending to a fun day… seeing the fire hose in all its glory!

Thank you Bothell Fire Department for coming out and visiting at the preschool today. You made a lot of kids very happy today and taught them some very important things. Thank you for your visit and all that you do for our community!