Firefighters visit MED for Fire Safety Day

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Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:14 AM EDT

CHATHAM — Volunteer firefighters from three local fire companies, Chatham, Spencertown and Ghent, took part in an annual event when they paid a visit to Mary E. Dardess Elementary School Friday, Oct. 16 for Fire Safety Day, along with two fire trucks. They spent the morning with first through fourth graders, helping them learn the practical rules of fire safety.

The event began in front of the school with an MED tradition, as Principal Kristen Reno donned a firefighter’s uniform, including gloves, boots and helmet in addition to insulated jacket and pants, so students could see first hand the protection required to battle a fire.

Firefighters then spoke individually to the assembled students through their respirators to give them an idea of how communication is carried on during a fire event.

Next, firefighters observed the students in a fire drill and offered suggestions for improvement. This drill included another MED tradition — the fourth graders exited the building through their emergency windows with assistance by the firefighters.

The emergency responders then spent the rest of the morning going from classroom to classroom, meeting the students and giving them tips on fire safety. Some then had lunch with the students in the cafeteria.

National Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 4-10, but many departments observe it all month long.

Firefighters will be visiting Chatham Middle School today.

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