Fire station

As a group we discussed the possibility of adding extra features to the project that would give it the edge we were looking for. Emma was able to use some contacts she had with the local fire station this seemed a perfect opportunity to see if we could feature a fire engine in our trailer, this is what she did.

Written by Emma Taylor

After I went to a visit to the local Fire Station, I thought that if it would be possible to use the resources there for our trailer, it would make it look professional and connote danger and urgency; the very thing we need in the second half of our trailer with a fast editing pace. The local Fire Station are very community based, doing car washes, talks on fire safety and tours for local youth groups. When I mentioned the idea of possibly filming a few shots of the fire engine and some of their crumbled cars (used for their fire practices) they seemed both willing and excited the idea, and said to send a letter to organise a day. Here is a copy of the letter we have sent.

                                                                                                                       3 LoveClough View,

                                                                                                                        LoveClough,

                                                                                                                        Rossendale
                                                                                                                        BB4 8QJ

Dear Sir/Madam,

After having a very interesting tour of the Fire Station with Gary with the 38^th Rossendale Beaver Scouts section on the 9^th October, I spoke to him regarding filming for my A Level media course (studying at BRGS Sixth Form) at the Fire Station, which he said would be possible to do. It would be fantastic to have shots of the fire engine in our project!

I understand you are busy, and that if you have a call out, you would have to attend to the incident. If possible, could we possibly spare one hour for filming, I would be very grateful. Hopefully, we would be filming the engine outside of the station (in the carpark) recording the sound of the siren and getting images of the flashing lights, and possibly a fire fighter in uniform getting an axe out of the fire engine. It would be great if we could have other shots of those destroyed cars you have outside the station that you practice on.

If you could let me know what is possible to do on my mobile: 07749923033 or on my home phone: 01706 227933, I and my team would be grateful.   

Our plan for our film to be marked for coursework is a feature film trailer, and we would of course give you credit on the project and a copy of the finished production.

Once again, I thank you for the fantastic talk and experience at your Fire Station, both the Beavers and all the leaders enjoyed themselves.  Yours faithfully,

Emma Taylor