Don’t miss a kid’s paradise of fun at the Anderson Township Emergency Services Day! It’s a day where kids learn about safety and explore props and equipment at the Beechmont Fire Station.
This year’s event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Personnel from Anderson Township Fire and Rescue and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to educate and answer questions.
The safety day features several new events, including a visit from the University Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit and Goldfish Swim School. Returning are a variety of safety services vehicles and the fire department mascot Lt. Big Ben.
Other activities at the safety event include:
- Use a fire extinguisher simulator to see what it feels like to put out a fire
- Roll out in real fire gear for a photo shoot
- Climb on a water rescue boat, a fire engine, a ladder truck or check out the inside of an ambulance
- Knock down a simulated fire with a real fire hose in the windows of the Flame House
- Test for firefighter abilities with a firefighter agility course.