Rescue Class

Today we went to Lake Rim Rec Center to learn about different topics of rescue.  

Walking around waiting for the class to start.  

These guys were so sweet and patient with the kids.  Answering all their questions and making sure they understood what they do.  They are the ones that communicate the old fashion way if the light were to go out by using radios and Morse code.  Then they demonstrated how an old radio used to work, which was everyone's favorite part.  

She taught the kids what Red Cross does and how they help in times of crisis.  Told us what steps to take in case of a fire.  How we should have a meeting place in case of a fire and to always check our smoke detectors at least once a month.  Two of the top sources that cause fire is unattended pot on a stove and candles.  She also discussed different programs the Red Cross offers.  

A volunteer mom showed the kids how earthquakes are measured and how to make a wind mill. 

Ms. Marlene taught the kids about Rescue 911.  She told them about her job as a dispatcher and read them a new book that just got published.  The book was written by a former dispatcher.  The kids got to watch a movie teaching them when they should dial 911 and when they shouldn't.  Afterwards Mr. Fox came out and tested the kids to see if they knew when they should or shouldn't dial 911.  Before they left they have each child a bag that contained a coloring book about Rescue 911, a pencil, a tattoo sticker, a lollipop, and a fold out fan.