Social Studies Field Trips

Rockville Fire Department

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Rockville Fire Department
STREET: 380 Hungerford Dr.
CITY: Rockville	STATE: MD	ZIP: 20850	COUNTY: Montgomery
PHONE: 301-424-2311		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Anytime for individuals. Groups should make reservations.
METRO:

GRADES: K 1 2	UNITS: Families, G&S, Shelter
CONTACT: Sargent Rankin	PHONE: 301-424-2311
TYPE: Fire Department	FEES: None
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: 9 am - 4 pm (except lunch time)
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: a class (make specific plan for size of group)
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: about an hour, but depends on content and students

DESCRIPTION: Movie describes exit drills in home. There is a mini-tour of the station and a "stop, drop, and roll" exercise. Shows apparatus and equipment used in fire fighting. Contact your local department. Schedule at least two weeks ahead. When you call to make arrangements, get the name of the shift office on duty for your specific date and time and then call to speak with that officer to make specific arrangements.

RESOURCES

• Coloring book when available.
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades