• What did you do across the day?

We were split into 4 teams, and each team had a group leader, so throughout the day we would complete challenges. After each challenge one team would win and gain points from doing so. 

Overall, we just learnt a lot about fire safety and protecting your own home.

• What were some highlights?

For me, using a fire extinguisher and putting on the uniforms were some highlights.

• Did anything surprise you?

It surprised me that you can get fire alarms for free through the fire station. You can just call them up and they come to your house and install them for free!

• What did you learn?

I learnt that small firetrucks typically hold 2k liters of water.

• What skills did you gain?

I learnt how to correctly use a fire blanket, and also how to use a walkie-talkie.

• Is this something you might want to pursue in the future?

I definitely want to do volunteer work!

• What did you do across the day?

Well, for starters, It was very hot that day, so the order of activities were varied. For example: we’d do an outside activity, come back in and do some theory, and just go back and forth. We started off outside, and they gave us snacks which were nice, and we geared up in overalls and jackets and did some relays. There were 4 teams which we worked in, and we mainly carried water back and forth. It was a super supportive environment, everyone was cheering each other on, and we were all getting involved. We did a lot with fire blankets, hoses, water, etc. Towards the end we played out scenarios in our team with the firetrucks; going around the block, using the hoses, etc. Overall it was just super active and very fun.

• What were some highlights?

For me, I loved being in the uniform. I also just loved working in teams and how hands on it all was, and I loved helping people!

• Did anything surprise you?

I wouldn’t say so, not specifically. The fire extinguisher was a bit iffy, but I wouldn’t say it was surprising. The hoses were hard to connect, so, if anything, I’d say that was difficult. 

• What did you learn?

I learnt a lot, we were taught a lot of specific / professional names for things, like all the different equipment. I also just loved learning about all the different careers within that space, I found that incredibly helpful.

• What skills did you gain?

Putting out fires, using the fire blanket, using the extinguishers, etc, were some of the big skills I learnt. They spoke a lot about preparation for situations involving fires, and taught us how to work and control a situation like that, so that was really valuable too.

• Is this something you might want to pursue in the future?

I definitely think so! Once I turn 16 I want to sign up for the SES (State Emergency Service) as a volunteer.