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 The trucks were part of the Fifth Annual Fire
Truck Parade and Truck Show hosted by the Logan County Fire Fighters
Association. The collection of trucks included vehicles from
throughout the county.
In addition to getting to see the vehicles, children were given
gifts such as coloring books and fireman hats. Also, a parade isn't
a parade without some candy, so the kids were ready for whatever
they might have tossed in their direction as the vehicles arrived
downtown. The annual event is the kick off
of National Fire Safety week each year. The purpose is not only to
let the kids explore the fire trucks, but to also learn about fire
prevention, and to develop a friendly relationship with
firefighters.
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Often times, when a home is engulfed in fire, one of the
primary difficulties firefighters face is when a child in fear will hide or
resist help from a firefighter. Developing relationships with the fire
department in non-emergency settings help children to understand that the
firefighters are people who can be trusted and can help them when they are in an
emergency situation.
[Nila Smith] |
