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[October 02, 2012] 
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While the day was meant to be
fun, there was also business to conduct for the firefighters. The goal of Fire Safety
Month is to teach kids the basic lessons
they need to survive if they find themselves in a burning building.
There are also lessons on how to protect
themselves from dangerous situations such as fire.
In addition the firefighters use the day to
help kids understand that if they are in a burning building, the
firefighters will come for them. They also need to know that
when the firefighter does come, he won't exactly look like a normal
person, and he won't sound like a normal person.
Firefighter Chris Perrine showed the kids the
gear he puts on to enter a burning building. Kids got the
chance to understand how the firefighters put on their gear, what
that gear is and how strange the firemen might look when they come looking
for a child in a burning building.
Tim Aper stressed to the kids: When you see or
hear me coming, don't hide from me. I'm there to help you, so don't
be afraid of me. Pictures by
Nila Smith |
