Millville- During the week of October 3rd through the 9th Sparky the dog and two of Millville’s fire engines will be making to the city’s elementary schools. Every year, from October 3rd- 9th the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week to educate children about fire and fire safety.
Fire fighters and Sparky the dog will spend an hour during this week at various schools educating kids about fire and fire safety. Fire fighters will dress in their gear to show children what a fireman looks like, to not be afraid of one and what to do if they see one. If a child is caught in a fire, it’s common for them to become frightened. A frightened child may try to find a place to hide. A fireman can appear scary to a child, who doesn’t know he is trying to save his or her life.
Children will also be taught what to do in case of a fire and how to prevent fires. They will be shown techniques such as ‘stop, drop and roll’; to crawl along the floor if the building filled with smoke and; touching the door knob to feel if it’s hot is an indicator they fire is on the other side of the door. The importance of smoke detectors will be spoken about along with other fire safety.
Fire men will demonstrate the workings of a fire truck. Lights will flash and sirens will sound while children get to explore and take a peek inside of one of the city’s fire trucks. As it is every year, October 3rd to the 9th will be a week of fun combined with learning for the city’s elementary kids.
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