Boy, 3, wins a ride to preschool on a fire truck

Contributed Story Posted 6 June 2016 at 12:00 am

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MORTON – Jackson Robinson, 3, is pictured on Friday with Lt. James Fox of the Hamlin-Morton-Walker Fire District. Robinson was given a ride on a fire truck after winning the fire prevention coloring and escape plan contest.

Jackson rode in the fire truck to Country Mouse Preschool in Morton.

Jackson, 3, tries on the fire helmet worn by Lt. Fox.

Preschoolers recently visited the Hamlin-Morton-Walker Fire District Station #2, where they learned about fire safety. Lt. James Fox gave the students a tour of the newly renovated fire station, and let each child try on the equipment and play with the sirens.