For the past few years, Oliver Oickle has wanted nothing more than to be a firefighter.
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OliverB次元官网网址檚 collection of firefighter play mobiles and Lego is large enough for even Colwood Fire RescueB次元官网网址檚 mascot Sparky the Fire Dog to be envious of.
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Some of OliverB次元官网网址檚 dreams came true on Sunday, as he got to be a junior firefighter for the day during Colwood Fire RescueB次元官网网址檚 annual open house at the fire hall on Metchosin Road.
Alongside his twin brother, Benjamin (who wants to become a police officer) and eight-year-old brother Findlay, Oliver had the chance to try a fire extinguisher, a fire hose and got to take a ride on a fire truck. The event also included demonstrations, a bouncy castle, as well as hot dogs and refreshments.
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Open house organizer and firefighter Kyle Smith said the department saw between 350 to 400 people attend the event.
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