Happy Valley School

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More about the
Country Fire Services

The following information is taken from the South Australian Country Fire Service Web Site.

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The CFS grew from the days when farming families organised themselves into groups to confront bushfires (Wildfires) that ravaged their land and destroyed their livelihoods. Over the years the volunteer ethic has been preserved and training, equipment and expertise have grown.
Today, the CFS is made up of more than 17,000 people who volunteer their time to train and serve in a wide variety of emergencies. These people are based in 430 Brigades around the State from the foothills of Adelaide to far flung communities in bush, grass, rural and farm areas.
Men and women from diverse backgrounds have joined CFS to learn new skills and help others. They include farmers, accountants, butchers, teachers and shop assistants. You may not always see them in their CFS uniforms, but they're always on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
From the old days of bushfire brigades, the CFS now has state-of-the-art technology such as communications and emergency service equipment. Our volunteers are committed to strong, resourceful, progressive and rewarding community service.

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During Term 1, Mrs Brettig's Year 2 class and Mrs Higgins' Reception/Year 1 class studied the topic, "Workers in Our Community."  As part of their studies, the teachers and students visited Happy Valley Country Fire Services. On their return to school, the students prepared a Powerpoint presentation on the visit.

The following slide show is an adaptation of that Powerpoint presentation. The text has been written by the students.

To view photographs of the visit to the Happy Valley C.F.S., either click on a photo thumbnail, or click on link below to enter the slide-show.

Go to Slide Show of our trip

 

Our visit begins Three sizes of trucks The new radio
     
Computer assistance Special clothing Safety first
     

Declan & Josh

Safety clothing ready Nicole and Jake
     
Fireman's axe Emergency tool Walkie talkie
     
Huge hose Firefighter Clarise Helmet stripes
     
We're ready! Lachlan lends a hand Inspiration from Candice
     
Mrs Higgins Eden's turn Jordan mans the hose
     
Renae and Alison Firefighter Josh Firefighter Nicole
     
Clarise and Nicole Jordan has a turn Shannon takes the hose
     
Look, Mum! Declan running short More pressure
     
   
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