… With a creative flair

Junior Girl Scout Troop 60492 and Troop Leaders Sarah Woodward-Jones and Amanada Kalaska paid a visit to Minoa Fire Department Station 1 for a memorable day of learning and exploration at our Open House in the  Fall of 2024. Hosted by our dedicated firefighters, the Scouts participated in hands-on fire safety lessons tailored to help them understand how to stay safe in emergencies. 

The girls were treated to a full tour of the fire station, where they got a behind-the-scenes look at the tools, gear, and vehicles that help keep our community safe. They even experienced the smoke house simulator to get an idea of how a fire could affect the inside of a building. The troop embraced every part of their time at the Fire Station. Their curiosity and enthusiasm made a lasting impression on our team.

Lessons

What stood out most was what happened after their visit. The Girl Scouts returned to their troop meeting energized and inspired, eager to share everything they had learned. They didn’t stop there — they took their newfound knowledge and turned it into something creative and impactful. Working together, the troop produced a series of stop-action videos that demonstrate key fire safety lessons in a fun, engaging way.

The Minoa Fire Department is happy to link to these videos (below) as a testament to the Scouts’ creativity and commitment to public safety. We wholeheartedly commend the girls and their leaders for their initiative, teamwork, and dedication to spreading fire safety awareness.

To the troop: thank you for reminding us that learning can be fun, meaningful, and shared far beyond the classroom or firehouse.

Videos

Here are YouTube links to the Troop’s videos:

1. Make sure your house number is visible from the street! 

2. Designate a safe place for your family to meet in case of an emergency. 

 3. Make sure there are new batteries in your smoke detector!

4. Check the batteries in your smoke alarms.