Washington #2 -Fire Station #1

My Uncle Ron is a fire fighter in Spokane. And he's also station at the largest firehouse in the city. He told us we could come by and he would show us around. Which was just awesome! He did such an amazing job showing us around. Savannah was completely riveted by it all. I was so pleased to see her that happy. He described everything to her. It wasn't just, "come in, look around". No, he explained everything to her. Told her what everything did and why they have it. I learned so much as well. It was a special time and I'm so thankful we were able to do it.

She thought it was so cool to sit in the Ladder Truck. Uncle Ron showed her all the buttons and gadgets.

He explained what the hoses were for and what different hoses did.

Oh this was cool! He got completely dressed for her. And while he was, he told her what each part of the gear was for.

He even showed her how a fireman comes into a burning building (kneeling). Also he explained to her what to do if she saw or smelled smoke. And he put on his oxygen mask so she could hear what it sounded like. That way she would know its ok to go to a fireman and not be scared.

My uncle is also a blacksmith and he made this as a remembrance for 9/11. And it sits outside his fire station. It has the names of all the fire fighters and police officers that died that day.

They turned on the siren so she could hear it.

We were all very grateful to him and Savannah gave him a huge hug. :)