A fun and exciting experience with “very loud sirens” took place in early March, when the Tirohia School community was visited by a group of local heroes.
The Paeroa Volunteer Fire Brigade rolled up to the school in the big red truck to share a bit of education about the work they do, and also included letting students try out some of their equipment. Ivy-Rein Taylor, 7, told The Profile the best part was when she squirted the hose. “It was fun because one of the big kids squirted the teachers.”
Decklin Murray, 6, along with Bella Knights, 12, enjoyed when they got to sit in the fire truck. “We got to push the buttons for the sirens and lights.” Decklin said he also tried to lift a firefighters backpack but it was too heavy and he fell down. But Trinity Papuni, 9, believed the most important part was when the firefighters showed the students how to put on the suit, and how long it takes to get ready. “They help people get out of their house fast, and kids need to come out first,” Decklin said.
Office Administrator Alana Abraham said the kids thought it was an awesome experience. “We think it was good for our tamariki to see the fire brigade in a positive light and learn that they help in many different ways, not just fires.”
By DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
