Hershey VFD

You might wonder what the V stands for if you are not from Hershey. When we first moved here, I would randomly here these sirens from somewhere. I'd look around and it was blue skies, or overcast or whatever and would run to the TV to see if there was a weather warning on, but nope NOTHING.
Until one day I asked, What are those sirens for? I was told that all the Fire Departments here are Volunteer, so they use that as a "calling card," so those who can help will stop what they are doing and go to the station.

As one of our PIM playgroup activities we visit the Hershey station each year. The guys there are great and the kids love running and playing on all the different engines.








This year one of the dads had the day off and he volunteered to try on all the gear to show the kids. (I think he's a little taller than this particular person?)


I know now that this is not the job for me, I'd be way too claustrophobic!


Liam now says he wants to be a fire fighter when he grows up. Glad it will be some time before his head actually fits into this helmet then!


Looks pretty good though.




And his trusty sidekick!