Like most kids, my daughter loves fire trucks. Her daddy is a volunteer firefighter, so she gets to see them often. She sees a fire truck go by and declares, "Daddy. Truck. House." Translation: I see a fire truck, I know my daddy rides in fire trucks, and that fire trucks are kept in a firehouse. Sirens get her attention in a positive way, not a negative one - she never cries, she looks to see where it is and where it is going. She has multiple toy fire trucks and firefighters and fire hats at home. All of these things are why I was surprised this week by her reaction to fire prevention week activities. She goes to daycare in an adjoining city, and so their local fire department brought a truck over for the annual fire prevention week visit. She saw the firefighter in full turnout gear, turned around, and ran to her teacher for comfort! She did really enjoy getting to climb into the engine and check it out. I'm still trying to figure out what went through her little head! The only thing I can come up with is that maybe she realized that the guy in the gear wasn't her daddy, and that spooked her? I don't know.
For the adults out there, a public service announcement. Make sure your home has operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, and that you know how to work all of them!! Also, the upcoming daylight savings time changeover is a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detector! Many fire companies have open houses this weekend that invite the community in to see who they are and what they do and have activities and giveaways for the whole family. I highly recommend checking out your local company.
Thank you to all firefighters who dedicate time and effort to protecting the lives and property of others!!
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