Central Fire Station

We visited the Central Fire Station on Saturday morning, the red and white building has been around since 1908. There is a watch tower and living quarters for the firemen. On Saturdays, the place is open to the public for visits from 9 am to 11 am, you get check out the interior of the fire truck, ride the platform ladder and try your hands on the water hose, no fire to put out though.

2 very excited people taking a peek in the fire truck. Look at all the tubes dangling from the seats, oxygen for the firemen in case of fume inhalation.

I can't remember what is thing called but it is driven like a bike, look at the steering, and into the water, it becomes a boat.

On a normal day, no one would take a picture with a fire engine but we are tourist so everything goes.

While taking this picture, the alarm went off and the firemen started running in with their suits and gear. For a moment, I thought it was an act put up for the visitors, how cool. I checked with one of the fireman and found out it was for real. Somewhere, someone needed help.

What a powerful water gun! Trying one of the fire fighting equipment.

The kids squeezing into the truck. Hello! 3's a crowd.

The firemen sliding down the pole

The 2 hot and thirsty visitors

We met our friend, Patrick, who is working at the station.

Antique fire trucks and fire fighting equipment in the Heritage Gallery. There are also interactive station for close-up experience of what the rescuers go through during a mission.

Chloe trying her to turn the crank on one of the truck, going 'Turn, turn, turn!'