Firefighters help Oak Orchard students learn fire prevention tips
Photos courtesy of Medina Central School:: Students in Lynn Woodruff’s class meet with local firefighters.
Press Release, Medina Central School
MEDINA – Fire Prevention Week was observed October 6th through the 12th. The theme this year was “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” which strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
At Oak Orchard Elementary School in Medina, volunteers from the fire companies in Shelby, East Shelby and Ridgeway, along with the Medina Fire Department were on hand to talk to students and do some fun and educational activities.
Shelby brought a large ladder truck, Ridgeway and Medina brought fire trucks, East Shelby brought an off-road vehicle and Medina brought a rescue boat. The students absolutely loved the spray station that was set up.
“We are so grateful for this educational opportunity for our students,” said Principal Jenn Stearns. “Medina and Shelby Fire Departments provided fire prevention tips in our classrooms for UPK and kindergarten this week as well which was wonderful. We want to thank them for the support in helping to protect and keep our families safe.”
These firefighters assist students in spraying water at a target.
