Our pupils gained knowledge and skills in what is involved in the role of a on call Fire Fighters and of the role of Crew Commander when the local fire service visited our school in November. First they learnt about all the kit that the crew have to wear and the purpose of the equipment that they have to carry. They provided in depth information about the BA unit, the entry control system used ahead of entering a building on fire. The children got first hand experience of using the fire hose which was great fun! And learnt about what the fire crew do to access water should they not be near a water valve. In one of our pictures you will see that a ladder has been folded into a square and covered in tarpaulin to create a water reservoir. The boys also got the chance to see a lot of the equipment used in the event of a road traffic accident and the process involved in cutting someone free using the jaws of life. The day was rounded off with a chance to sit in the fire engine and sound the siren.