In grade one, we have been learning about fire safety. We have read many books about what it means to be safe around controlled fires, as well as how to be safe when we are faced with uncontrolled fires. Today, we had a very special guest join us to teach us more about fire safety and the role of a firefighter in our community. Mr. Garrioch is a Firefighter who works for the Brandon Fire Department. He started his visit off by introducing himself as both a firefighter and a dad to one of the students in our class!! He read us a book called, "Stop, Drop, and Roll" by Margery Cuyler. The story is about a little girl who has the tendancy to worry! She worries about everything from spelling test to re-filling her dogs water dish! During fire preventention week at school, she learns that having a smoke detector and sprinklers in her home is a good start to being safe in the event of a uncontrolled fire at home. She also learns that having a fire escape plan and special meeting spot at home is important. Firefighter Garrioch also stressed the importance of having a meeting spot outside of the home in the event of a fire! He taught us that the steps are: 1) If you notice there is smoke/ fire, get out of the house as quick as you can 2) go to the special meeting spot (could be a neighbours house!) and 3) call 9-1-1 Today I have sent home a worksheet that you and your child can do together to identify an escape plan and meeting spot at home! Please note that this sheet does not need to be returned to school. Next Firefighter Garrioch showed us his safety gear and went into detail about why firefighters need to wear it. Starting with his helmet! He put on his mask and showed us his oxygen tank. He explained that sometimes firefighters can look scary when they have all their gear on, however, they are friendly people who are only there to help. He reminded the kiddos that if there ever is a fire in their house and a firefighter calls out by asking, "Is there anyone in here?" that they should always yell "yes!" so that they are able to find them and bring them to safety. The kiddos all agreed that this was a good plan! After sharing all of his gear and explaining their use, Firefighter Garrioch, let Ms. Kajati dress up in the gear and take a picture! What an exciting opportunity!! The kiddos thought it was pretty funny. Some of the kids got a chance as well. Its hard to believe that firefighters can do such an imporant job with such heavy and hot equipment on! Firefighter Garrioch taught us a few imoretant lessons before he left. Firstly, he taught us to stop drop and roll when our clothes may catch fire.. Secondly, he told us to stay in school so that we can work hard to have important jobs, such as a firefighter. He also told us that it is important to be:
Be Kind Be Smart Be Beautiful Be Important and Be Strong! Those are strong, beautiful and impactful words. Thank-you so much for your visit Firefighter Garrioch!
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