Children are a delight Vicki, and we were always glad for their visits.  I
loved every aspect of firefighting, but working with children brought the
best rewards.

In a message dated 05/31/2000 2:45:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> I second Laura's opinion.  I could listen to the stories for days.  My
>  son Jacob who is 5 loves going to the fire station to visit.  We have
>  one right around the corner from us.  I started bringing him when he was
>  about 2.  By 3 1/2 he knew what was in every door and what everything
>  was used for. The guys at the station are great and if we see them at
>  the grocery story Jacob makes me follow them until he can go up and say
>  HI.  They always give him a "badge".  When we go visit, he insists we
>  bring Rice Krispy Treats as he says that's what they like best.  Every
>  holiday we bring them a special treat as in easter baskets, christmas
>  cookies.  We get a great tour when we bring food, LOL  They also now
>  know we have a 13 yo daughter that has CP and is total care and where
>  she sleeps.  They made notes when they were showing Jacob how they would
>  find our house if need be.  The guys were great when they visited his
>  pre school and remembered his name which of course made him feel very
>  special.  Thanks Betty for sharing.  I admire people like you.
>