Campers See How Firemen Do It

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The Arch Hall Fire Station was a hive of activity when 24 campers of the Quality Care Camp visited the St Thomas facility yesterday.

The children had a totally enlightening experience as they got to tour the station and check out the various pieces of equipment used by firefighters.

Fire Officer Carlos Husbands, who conducted the tour, showed the children how to use the Jaws Of Life as well as the fire hose and even gave them an opportunity to sit in a fire truck.

Camp director Sylvia Arthur-Holder said the tour was the first of several planned for the students during the six-week camp.

She explained that in addition to tours and the usual summer activities, the camp, which operates from the St John the Baptist Church, would expose the campers to Bible study and devotions.

“The community is slipping in morals, so we are trying to see if we can do something to assist these youngsters to go on the right path,” Arthur-Holder said. (LK)

Source: www.nationnews.com

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