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Now how about joining me for an imaginary tour? We'll have fun and learn a lot, too.

• The history of Cincinnati in frontier days comes to life as the children participate in a "hands-on" bucket brigade and take a turn on an old style hand pumper.
• Imagine the excitement of seeing a large antique steam pumper pulled by horses; then ring a fire bell.
• "The Fox," a shiny red fire engine made by Ahrens Fox of Cincinnati, seems about to leap through the doors and dash to a fire.
• Look, there's the cab of a modern fire engine! Children can wail the siren, flash the lights and "drive" to a fire.
• Three interactive computers are fun and tell you all about today's firefighting and fire safety.

Having fun? Sure! Now it's time for some serious but non-threatening fire safety education.

• Everyone moves into the "Safe Home." The firefighter outside our bedroom window looks scary but we learn he is our friend and not to hide under the bed or in the closet.
• Don't play with lighters and 911 can save a life, we learn.
• Let's Stop, Drop and Roll. Everyone can do it!
• Microwave safety is demonstrated in the "Safe Home" kitchen.
• And much, much more!

Our homework? Tonight we'll sit down with our family and figure out an emergency exit plan for our home. In a fire, seconds count.

Our tour is almost over but it seems our guide has kept the best til last. Could it be? Yes! Let's line up and slide down a real fire pole.

I promised your tour would be fun and it has been, but what is the real value of your visit? Fire prevention and learning about what to do in case of a fire.

Our fire safety guides want to reach as many children as possible. Help us save a life or prevent the tragedy of serious injury. Bring your class to the Fire Museum. Our fire safety guides will be waiting for you at the door.