When my son was younger (and more impressionable) we took him to this fire station to speak with the men who reside at this location. It was my hope that these friendly firemen would scare the living tar out of my son who had recently discovered a new fascination with lighting books of matches on fire while in his room. I watched these men's eyes widen in amusement as I shared this story with the firemen, presumably mortified for my 8 year olds public berratement.
After letting me vent for a few minutes, these men took my son inside the station to look around and to discuss the dangers of playing with matches in such a way. They let my son ask questions about the truck and about what the firemen did for their jobs and got to put on a fire helmet. This was such a wonderful act of kindness by these men! I believe they told my son that if he stayed away from the matches and got good grades that they would take him for a ride in the truck at some point.
How cool is that?!
Big Kudos to the St John's Fire Department for being so civilian conscious and truly generous of heart!! read more