Brownies get an insight into work of firefighters

1st Pinchbeck Brownies stop for a picture during their visit to Spalding Fire Station. Photo by Jake Whiteley.
1st Pinchbeck Brownies stop for a picture during their visit to Spalding Fire Station. Photo by Jake Whiteley.

Youngsters from 1st Pinchbeck Brownies got an insight into the life of a firefighter when they spent a couple of hours with the team at Spalding Fire Station.

Brown Owl Val Sandall and her Brownie pack visited the fire station as part of a badge-gaining and general awareness exercise.

Bob Machin was their fireman guide.

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