Visit to Merridale Fire Station

Students from the Exploring the Community Life Skills group recently visited Merridale Fire Station to learn more about the work of their local Firefighters. They received a guided tour of the station and discovered how Firefighters' protective clothing and breathing equipment keep them safe, as well as how technology is used on modern fire engines. The crew also demonstrated how cutters and rams are used to free people from vehicles, along with the operation of the water hose. A highlight for the students was seeing the alert system in action and observing how quickly firefighters can prepare to respond to an emergency.