Local children learnt the importance of fire safety and had a fun packed day at Wembley Fire Station on Wednesday (6 August). The children, aged between five and 11 were given safety advice including the importance of having a smoke alarm and what to do if a fire started in their home.
The day provided the children with the opportunity to show off their creative skills by designing fire safety posters and badges. They also used a mock telephone exchange system to show when and how they should dial 999, and the dangers of making hoax calls.
The children were split into four watches, blue, red, green and white - exactly like real firefighters – and were taught the workings of a fire station including equipment used at incidents and the fire engines.
Brent’s Borough Fire Commander Sean Bennett said: “I’m delighted that the Brigade is reaching out to young people and showing the importance of fire safety. These schemes are essential in educating children at an early age, and allowing us to engage with our community.”
The grand finale was a relay race involving young people dressed in mini uniforms running to fire hoses and squirting water out of them.
The event was run by the London Fire Brigade’s Schools Team which aims to teach Children about the dangers of fire from an early age. The team was set up in 2001, and visits all Primary schools within London.
Event organiser Kaival Singh from the London Fire Brigade Schools Team said: "We’re very proud to work closely with the children who are so eager to learn about fire safety in a fun and educational way. The event has been a great success."
London Fire Brigade carries out home fire safety visits and will fit a free smoke alarm where needed. For more information go to www.london-fire.gov.uk
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