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Montecito Fire provides fire education to local schools during Fire Prevention Week
Posted by Jackie Jenkins -October 6, 2009 - In honor of Fire Prevention Week, The Montecito Fire District will be teaching fire safety to elementary school children within the Montecito Community.
From October 5th through October 16th, fire engine companies will visit seven schools, educating over 800 children how to be prepared in the case of an emergency. Topics will cover how to react in the case of a fire, including: "Stop Drop and Roll" and "Crawl Low in Smoke" for preschool through second grade; and the Fire Safety Trailer will be used with 3rd and 4th graders. The Fire Safety Trailer simulates real fire situations within the home and the children learn how. The children learn how to spot fire hazards in the home, the five most important things to say when dialing 9-1-1, and how to exit the home quickly and safely.
The children enjoy these visits while taking home invaluable information. Parents are encouraged to discuss and practice their "Emergency Plan" as a family.
Here are a few links that provide online games and other resources you and your children can use together to learn more about fire safety!
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm
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