07/15/2026
Tonight the kids and I got to go to the Winnabow fire department training to learn about what these men and women do everyday to save lives. Some of these men and women have been helping out with the Shallotte fire. We learned about the different colors of smoke and how it can help the firefighters determine the airflow, thermal cameras, fire safety measures you can take at home, and the many other things firefighters do besides fight fires. We even got to see a real life backdraft.
Things the kids learned…
1) sleep with your bedroom door closed. (It helps keep smoke out of your room and it can keep your belongings from being completely destroyed if the fire doesn’t reach that room.
2) check your smoke detectors twice a year and make sure to change the batteries.
3) keep low to the ground because heat rises.
4) the fire department will come to your home to help you with escape plans and testing your smoke detectors.
5) kitchen grease fires are often started by turning the heat up too hot and the trying to lower the heat. Instead start on low heat and then slowly increase the heat. Also don’t over fill your pan with oil.
6) touch your door k***s with the back of your hand first. This help you to determine if the handle is hot so that you don’t grab the handle and get burned.
7) the fire truck holds 1000 gallons of water.
There is so much more that the kids learned but I thought I would share some of the most important things they learned.
Thank you to the Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to join you tonight. Also tonight they celebrated their 60th birthday. Happy birthday Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department. We were happy to celebrate with you tonight. Stay safe and continue to be so amazing!
Lightning X Products these firefighters are using your gear bags and love them. Abby of course recognized some of your bags.