Kindergarten students at Tooker Avenue Elementary School learned life-saving lessons during Fire Safety Month thanks to a special in-school visit from members of the West Babylon Fire Department on Oct. 7. The program provided students with age-appropriate fire safety education while helping them build trust with local first responders.
During the visit, firefighters spoke to students about important safety topics such as what to do if they hear a smoke alarm, how to safely exit a home during an emergency, and the importance of knowing their address and dialing 911. The firefighters also demonstrated how they put on their protective gear piece by piece, helping students understand that even though the equipment may look a little scary, firefighters are community helpers who are there to keep them safe.
Students were especially excited to take a close-up tour of a real fire truck. They explored the truck’s compartments, observed equipment like hoses and ladders, and even heard the sirens. The hands-on experience made the learning both memorable and meaningful. Following the visit, students returned to their classrooms to reflect on the experience. They drew detailed pictures of what they learned and wrote short sentences describing fire safety tips.