Fire Fighting!

Today we started with basic safety training (BST). First thing we do is get training on Fires, this meant trying on the breathing equipment that firemen use! It was to say the least very funny, but we all got them on under a minute. Tomorrow we will get tested for it!!!
We also tried on a fireman's uniform which was very hot! We got to choose a helmet, got some big trousers with braces, a jacket, boots - snug with enough room for socks and a balaclava (flash hood) to make the fireman uniform complete!! Tomorrow we get to practice fire fighting techniques, unfortunetly we are not allowed to have real fires as there is still a fire ban. They are going to have a smoke machine, it wont be the same but it should be fun!

The rest of the week will be first aid training and sea survival. It is nice to be doing something practical as the last 4 weeks have been in a classroom!

That is all for now, but watch this space for more funny pictures!