Family Day Out in June 2008 saw yet another return to the Desa Sri Hartamas Fire Station, in conjunction with Fathers Day. This time the response was overwhelming and the firemen played host to 33 ibu families!
The day started with the viewing of a very interesting ( if you are a 60 year old ) video on home and fire safety – reminder to self, request NO video next visit! Many of the children, bored by the video, started gravitating towards the back of the Fire Station where the 3 trucks were parked. Soon it was pretty obvious to the Fire Master that only 3 people ( including one very patient 3 year old ) were watching the video and this was a clear indication to start the ‘real’ show.
We were allowed total freedom in, around and on the trucks. The keys were in the truck ignitions and 3 lucky souls were allowed to start the engines! Not a single ‘NO’ was uttered as the kids were allowed to touch the horns, sirens, light switches and the lot! Children and their parents were all over the trucks and the cameras were working overtime.
Soon, the hoses were brought out of the trucks and then the real fun began. Hosing each other down while learning to control the flow, kids were soon sopping wet. This had to be the best part of the visit.
As the visit was drawing to a close, more photo opportunities were to be had as the firemen helped the eager ones get into the VERY heavy fire suits. As you can see, the children looked terribly cute in them.
The only activity that was off-limits to the children was the ‘sliding down the pole’. This irked the kids somewhat but was made up for by the parents sliding down and the kids cheering them on. Some Dads refused to slide, and thus, some very brave Mums took to the pole, much to the delight of the little ones!
All in all, it was a great day and the hospitality of the Fire Station staff made it a wonderful experience for all of us from ibu. We shall most certainly be back before the end of the year. So if you missed it this time, look out for the next visit and sign up early!
The long awaited HANDS-ON session!
The kids had a great time 'driving', running the horns and the sirens and climbing in, and all around the trucks
This is my truck buddy... pls back off!
Come on Anthony! JUMP!!
Its' OK Melissa - you can do it!!
Wow Mum - you go girl!
Time to pose in the Fireman's attire ... how cute can the kids get??!!
Happy faces all around - What a great day!
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