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2018 Annual Report • Fire Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />22 | P a g e <br /> <br />FIRE STATION TOURS <br />One of the brightest moments that can happen during our 24 hour shift as firefighters is when <br />we get a visit by children or a group of children who would like a tour of the Fire Station. To see <br />the expressions on their faces when we lead them out onto the apparatus floor to see the fire <br />trucks is priceless! The expressions of awe, the “WOW’s” and the “COOL’S” never fail to bring <br />a smile to our faces. We can set up guided tours and give young ones of all ages the chance to <br />see a fire truck up close. It is not only the hands on with the trucks, but it also gives us a chance <br />to show them our firefighting gear we wear. Seeing a firefighter all geared up with helmet and <br />face mask can be pretty intimidating for some children. Giving them a chance to see the gear <br />and know that it is still just us underneath, can sometime alleviate these anxieties before they <br />develop. They may even have the opportunity to try on some gear if the group is not too large. <br />A tour of the fire station can not only be a fun experience, but also one where children can learn <br />a thing or two about fire safety. We field all kinds of questions that kids may have been longing <br />to have answered, this is their opportunity to ask! <br />For group tours of preschoolers and those in daycare settings, we ask that a call to the station be <br />placed well ahead of time in order to arrange our inspection schedules and other activities so as <br />to not interfere with the tour. For a small family tour, or those that may walk by the station and <br />the young one says, “Can we go see the fire trucks?” Please knock on our door and we would be <br />happy to grant you an impromptu tour if our schedule permits! Please remember that the two <br />firefighters who will be giving the tour are also on duty. If a call for service happens during <br />your visit, please know that we will have to cut the tour short and reschedule for another time. <br />The Fire Department also has been known to bring a truck to you if your group is of sufficient <br />size! Bringing a large number of children to the station isn’t always practical of course. In that <br />case we are willing to bring a truck out to you for a visit and walk through. This is the most <br />efficient way for large daycare facilities and grade schools who want to have a hands on <br />experience with the fire truck. As always advanced arrangements are greatly appreciated. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />