The Sycamore Township Fire Department staff is dedicated to teaching fire safety classes to all ages. Each class is fun and informative. Call to set an appointment to visit and learn!
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
•Fire Station Tour
The fire station is open for tours. It is a fun filled hour starting with a fire safety video, safety talk, followed by tour of the fire station, fire trucks and ambulances. It is our honor and privilege that you want to take your time and come learn more about fire safety. Please call 513792-8565 to set up an appointment.
•Fire Safe House
A miniature version of the real thing -- designed to teach children what to do if they have a fire in their own home. With the help of a Rosco fog machine, a simulated cloud of smoke fills the Fire Safe House setting off the smoke detector. The children are taught to plan two ways to escape out of their home, to "GET OUT AND STAY OUT", and to practice their escape drill at home with their family.
•Stop, Drop, Cover Your Face and Roll
Stop, drop and roll are the most effective ways of putting out clothing that has caught fire. Learn these simple steps and practice the procedure.
If your clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP, COVER YOUR FACE AND ROLL!
STOP - where you are - do not run
DROP - drop down to the floor or ground
COVER YOUR FACE - with your hands
ROLL - roll back and forth many times until the fire is out
Why is the Dalmatian the Official Mascot of Firefighters?
In the 1700's, Dalmatians were used to protect horses that pulled English stagecoaches. Typically, Dalmatians would run next to the horses as they pulled the coach. When other dogs tried to bite and scare the horses, the Dalmatian team would chase them away. Over the years, Dalmatians formed a close bond with horses. Because of the dog/horse bond, the Dalmatian easily adpated to the firehouse in the days of the horse drawn fire wagons. Since every firehouse had a set of fast horses to pull the pumper, it became common for each group of firefighters to keep a Dalmatian in the firehouse to guard the horses. When the alarm came in, the Dalmatian led the way for the horse drawn pumper. Once on the fire scene, however, the dogs had other duties as well, including safeguarding the equipment from vandalism and theft. So, it appears that Dalmatians have a variety of admirable traits that have endeared them to firefighters and secured them a permanent position in fire service history. Dalmatians are still found in many firehouses and serve as firefighter campanions, and are a symbol of the fire service.
More Fun Websites for Kids!
For coloring pages go to: www.nfpa.org
Also check out this web site: www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm