Heard from my cousin about the Open House of the Fire Stations around Singapore so I decided that it'll be our weekend venture. So we set off from home at around 0915. We took 2 buses (although it's very near) before we reached our destination, Clementi Fire Station. I approached one of the staff who was then our guide of the day, Mr Md Arif. I exchanged my identification card for a visitor pass before the tour starts.
The tour begins from the Watch Room at the 2nd level. There we learnt about the duties of a watchman who has to be on duty for 24 hrs . After which we followed our guide to 1st level where we take a look at the 2 differents types of fireman uniforms. There was also a fireman putting on the full gear for us to see. The more complicated one was the uniform which will only be wore during chemical spills and the fireman is required to put on within 6 mins. The uniform + all neccessary equipments weigh a total of 20kg. Next was the usual fireman uniform which we usually see. Fireman is required to put on this one within 1 min and they have to do these all in the fire engine on the way to the scene. Xavier tried on the fireman uniform and look quite smart on it.
Next, we tried being elevated to a height of about 10-12 storey. As the girls have weaker heart, they chose not to join me and Xavier. I even requested for us to be elevated to a higher level. It's a nice view from the top.
Fireman in the Watch Room will be on 24 hours duty. Their job is to pick calls from people calling for help and overall controlling of the station's gates and lights
Intoduction on the various uniforms of a fireman
Feeling the air coming out of the air vent
Fireman have to put on their special chemical-proved uniform weighing 20kg in 6 mins when there's a report on chemical spill
Accessories and equipments of a fireman
Fireman of the Day
Fireman have to put on their full gear in 1 min
Mr fireman putting on the safety belt for Xavier
We've got to put on safety helmets and safety belts before we climb onto the ladder
Xavier calling out to Joyln, Shanice & Shannon
I've requested for us to be elevated higher so that we can have a different view at a higher level
Our guide of the day Mr Md Arif, a very patient nice young chap
Jolyn, Shanice & Shannon sitting right below waiting for us
The power of the fire hose
You're gonna get wet wET WET
Shanice & Xavier climb up the Red Rhino
What's inside the fire engine compartments?
Ambulance
Up we go to the fire engine
Trying out the big flash light
The blower-used to blow the thick smoke away so that fireman can have a clearer vision
Xavier ready to set off
In the ambulance
This is how it looks like with the stetcher in
A picture with Guek Khim & her crew
Shanice on the bike with Guek Khim
A memorable red fireman hat for each child to take home which reads (Get Ready, Be Ready, Stay Ready)
The tour begins from the Watch Room at the 2nd level. There we learnt about the duties of a watchman who has to be on duty for 24 hrs . After which we followed our guide to 1st level where we take a look at the 2 differents types of fireman uniforms. There was also a fireman putting on the full gear for us to see. The more complicated one was the uniform which will only be wore during chemical spills and the fireman is required to put on within 6 mins. The uniform + all neccessary equipments weigh a total of 20kg. Next was the usual fireman uniform which we usually see. Fireman is required to put on this one within 1 min and they have to do these all in the fire engine on the way to the scene. Xavier tried on the fireman uniform and look quite smart on it.
Next, we tried being elevated to a height of about 10-12 storey. As the girls have weaker heart, they chose not to join me and Xavier. I even requested for us to be elevated to a higher level. It's a nice view from the top.Shanice & Xavier next experience what is it like to use a fire hose. The power of the fire hose is great so one needs to steady himself before they turn on the valve. The children then have their picture taken on the Red Rhino. They have a chance to climb up onto the fire engine to have look at what's in the engine. Mr Md Arif also showed us what's on the various compartments of the fire engine and what are the uses of those things.
Guek Khim is a paramedic, she came to Xavier's Primary School and showed the Primary One pupils Basic Life Saving Skills 2 months ago. She happened to be on duty on this day so she offered to show us where she works, the ambulance. The ambulance looks less complex than a fire engine but the work of a paramedic is one of great importance too!
The children get to take home a red fireman helmet and a cartoon magazine for souvenior. The children enjoyed the excursion very much especially Xavier. He put on the fireman helmet for the whole day.
Fireman in the Watch Room will be on 24 hours duty. Their job is to pick calls from people calling for help and overall controlling of the station's gates and lights
Intoduction on the various uniforms of a fireman
Feeling the air coming out of the air vent
Fireman have to put on their special chemical-proved uniform weighing 20kg in 6 mins when there's a report on chemical spill
Accessories and equipments of a fireman
Fireman of the Day
Fireman have to put on their full gear in 1 min
Mr fireman putting on the safety belt for Xavier
We've got to put on safety helmets and safety belts before we climb onto the ladder
Xavier calling out to Joyln, Shanice & Shannon
I've requested for us to be elevated higher so that we can have a different view at a higher level
Our guide of the day Mr Md Arif, a very patient nice young chap
Jolyn, Shanice & Shannon sitting right below waiting for us
The power of the fire hose
You're gonna get wet wET WET
Shanice & Xavier climb up the Red Rhino
What's inside the fire engine compartments?
Ambulance
Up we go to the fire engine
Trying out the big flash light
The blower-used to blow the thick smoke away so that fireman can have a clearer vision
Xavier ready to set off
In the ambulance
This is how it looks like with the stetcher in
A picture with Guek Khim & her crew
Shanice on the bike with Guek Khim
A memorable red fireman hat for each child to take home which reads (Get Ready, Be Ready, Stay Ready)
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