BRIGADE NEWS
Business (almost) as usual during COVID-19 Chirnside Park brigade takes fire safety online
kids in grades 3 to 6, said, “We thought about how we could support the teachers and still present a session in a fun and engaging way.
How do you take a fire station to the classroom during a pandemic? Chirnside Park Fire Brigade member and Fire Safe Kids presenter Dan Ennis was determined to make sure that the show went on for the kids at Chirnside Park Primary School.
“Technology has enabled us to cross the social distancing boundaries and continue to engage with our local community,” he added.
Dan and Hayley Ennis converted their spare room into a studio and went to work presenting a live, virtual education session called ‘Meet the Firefighter’ for 10 students who were still attending school. Dan, who led the session for the
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“I’m extremely proud of Dan and Hayley’s effort in adapting the Fire Safe Kids Program to push the home fire safety message to young students and support the teachers who are doing a wonderful job during these tough times,” Chirnside Park Fire Brigade Captain Ben Cash said.
“Given the number of people who have stayed at home and worked from home during the pandemic, it was the perfect time to educate the community about the dangers of fires starting in the home.”
Noojee brigade training continues from home Members of Noojee Fire Brigade adapted quickly to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, including David and Jean Edney, pictured. Brigade members met each other from the comfort and safety of their own homes via
