--- title: "Year 2-Darwen Fire Brigade Visit" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-16-year-2-darwen-fire-brigade-visit" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 2-Darwen Fire Brigade Visit ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_4720.jpeg) 16 October 2025 This afternoon, Year 2 had a special visit from the Darwen Fire Brigade. The firefighters spoke to the children about the importance of having a working smoke alarm at home—especially at night when we are asleep and might not notice a fire. As part of their visit, they set the children a very important piece of homework: to go home and check that their house has a smoke alarm installed. The brigade then gave an exciting and informative demonstration of the various features of their fire engine. They showed the children their breathing apparatus—masks and air tanks—which help them breathe safely in smoke-filled environments. The children were particularly fascinated by the thermal imaging camera, which helps firefighters see through thick smoke and darkness. The firefighters also explained that their role goes beyond fighting fires. A big part of their job involves attending road traffic accidents. They demonstrated some of the specialist rescue equipment they use in these situations, including vehicle extraction cutters. To end the visit, every child had the chance to use the fire hose—a highlight that brought huge smiles to everyone’s faces! A huge thank you to the Darwen Fire Brigade for an unforgettable visit and for helping Year 2 learn how to stay safe. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4720.jpeg) ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4717.jpeg) ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_4715.jpeg) [Year 2](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-2) [PSHE](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/visits-and-visitors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_1151.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-15-year-6-e-safety-memes) Previous ### [Year 6 - E-Safety - Memes ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-15-year-6-e-safety-memes) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-CA32E5F3-4B6B-476A-A3DD-14738EE9C449.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-17-year-3-inter-house-dodgeball) Next ### [Year 3- Inter House Dodgeball-](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-10-17-year-3-inter-house-dodgeball) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)