I had big plans to make sure we did some school stuff while on our trips. My Wisconsin plans went well, but my AZ plans fell through so I had to come up with something quick to make up for it. This is what I found and it was a big hit all around. We went to the Hall of Flame Museum. They have lots of old fire trucks and equipment. It was amazing to see the vintage fire trucks that were pumped by hand. That would have been exhausting. And that was after you pulled the truck to the fire!
This is absolutely beautiful! Totally reminds me of Cinderella's carriage. It was just a parade vehicle. Yeah, I am not sure it would have survived any fires!
Fortunately they had some things the kids could touch and play with.
The part that Travis found most fascinating was the live radio dispatch they were playing at the museum. It was the actual dispatcher for the Phoenix area. We learned the next day when we visited my fire fighter cousin that we could have been hearing his calls that he went out on. Too cool!
The next day we went to see my cousin Carl at work. He wasn't at his home station, it was an extra shift he picked up, but we still got to see him and play with the fire stuff. That's all that really matters to the kids anyway! Carl knows exactly what is coolest to all the kids: The helmets and the hoses!
When Carl offered to let them spray the hose, Justin was first in line! He was all about spraying the hose. He did a good job with Carl helping.
Then it was Alaina's turn. She really wanted to do it too! She wants to be like her older brothers. Big time...
Travis was a little reluctant to try at first, but then he really enjoyed it.
We had a great time learning about fire fighting so I can check the school box for today at least!
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