This year it was held at Babler State Park and Andrew and I were able to experience an exciting afternoon - one we found out that is the campers' favorite day every year. I took way too many pictures that really doesn't do much justice, but what an amazing scene!! Over 40 fire trucks and emergency vehicles arrived with their lights beaming and sirens blaring. They came from all over and we had to play Firefighter Bingo to make our way around all of the trucks and meet all of the firefighters!!
And the best part, we were able to ride in an old fire truck that was modified for passengers seated up top on benches. Andrew couldn't wait to ride!! I was overwhelmed when the firefighters and volunteers started lifting children out of their wheelchairs and seated them on the fire truck. I was fighting back tears and couldn't believe the amount of support by so many. The smiles on all of the children's faces were incredible. And then for the actual ride...this fire truck was speeding through the winding roads of the park. It was such a thrill. I actually had to hold on to Andrew and the little girl sitting next to me so we wouldn't slide off the bench. Afterwards we found out that the truck hit 50 MPH at some points in the ride!!
We had a GREAT afternoon and Andrew couldn't stop talking about the fire trucks. This camp is absolutely AMAZING and know that Andrew will love every minute of it when he's old enough to go :)
All of the fire trucks parading into the parking lot.
The BIGGEST fire truck.
Honking the horn :)
Using one of the hoses.
Trying on a fire fighter's coat.
Wearing a helmet (they are super heavy!!)
A Dalmatian even showed up!!
Trying on boots and making a funny face :)
Waiting patiently for a ride on the fire truck.
This fire truck was AWESOME!! They were throwing paint from up high on the ladder onto some canvases on the ground - neat art!!
Andrew getting his hand painted...
A ladybug!!
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