Just Like a Real Fireman

Saturday we visited the Medicine Lake Fire Department. Wesley stayed with some friends (thank you very much, Laura, Justin & Myles) while Jack, Sean and I headed out for the adventure. When we arrived, the garage doors were open revealing two fire engines with flashing lights and open doors just waiting for a little boy to climb in. We checked out all the doors and compartments.


We saw where the firefighters ride on their way to an emergency and where all the gear is stored.


The whole time Jack kept saying "I want to dwive." After he'd had enough looking, Jack and I climbed up in the cab (Sean had to sit in the back seat) and we got to go for a ride around a couple blocks. Jack pushed some buttons that made the siren go. When we returned to the fire station, Jack finally got to sit behind the wheel of the big red engine and "drive."




After that we went to the back of the building and got to spray water through a real fire hose. Jack was a little timid at first, but he warmed up. Sean had a really good time, though.


Jack was more interested in getting back up into the cab and driving again.


We think Jack was overwhelmed by the whole experience because he didn't smile that much, but we're pretty sure he had a good time. What is there for a little boy not to like? fire engines...flashing lights...sirens...ladders...hoses...water...

Our adventure ended after a few more photos (okay, a lot of photos, but hey, how often do you get a fire station and three engines to yourself? it needed to be well documented) and some very grateful goodbyes to Captain Halvorsen (our coworker who generously provided this experience).