12 Things Only Firefighters' Kids Can Relate To

If your father is or was a firefighter you would totally relate to this, no matter how old you are now. A way to say thank you to firefighters for their hard work.

1. Going and hanging out at the station

No matter how many times your dad took you to the station, it was always fun to hang out and see all their trucks and equipment.

2. Playing around with your dad's uniform

Whether it's the helmet, the boots or the heavy coats, you never grew tired of trying them on, no matter how big they looked on you.

3. Field trips to the fire department were a bragging occasion

Sure, all kids loved going to the fire department but who else could say their dad was the coolest for being a firefighter?

4. You had a red car

And of course who doesn't like a red car?

5. And your car had a siren

What's even better than a red car? A car with a siren. It was a chance to play pranks on annoying drivers.

6. Your house is filled with collection firetrucks

Probably your dad's most treasured possession, they're everywhere around the house. EVERYWHERE.

7. You got to ride on firetrucks for no reason

No matter how many times you got a ride on one, you always felt so cool while being on them.

8. And you always rode on the old trucks in parades

Whenever there was a parade in your city, you were the lucky kid who got to ride on the beautiful old trucks.

9. You have a special ear for fire sirens

When you hear a fire siren you recognize it immediately, and you can easily differentiate between a fire, police or ambulance siren.

10. Your house is equipped with anti-fire gear

Whether it's fire alarms or extinguishers, your house is fully equipped with them, even if your landlord doesn't require them.

11. You're an expert at what to do in a fire

You've heard it so many times, read so many manuals that you know it by heart. You know exactly what to do, where to go, how to get out of the building and every single detail.

12. You'll always be proud to say "My dad's a firefighter."

Whether your dad was or still is a firefighter, he'll always be a hero to you, no matter how many times you got scared of him not coming home, you'll ALWAYS be proud of your dad.