(Le Mars) — October brings to mind fire prevention month, and the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department has already been busy visiting pre-schools and elementary classrooms to teach youngsters the importance of fire safety. By the end of October, and when all the classes are conducted, more than 500 students will know to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency, and they will know to leave a burning structure and don’t return to a burning or smoke-filled building once they are safely outside. Fire
Chief Dave Schipper says this year’s theme for fire prevention is “Every Second Counts…Know Two Ways Out.”
Assistant Fire Chief Mike Wise tells pre-school students from St. George Pre-school about fire safety, while firefighter Austin Frideres is seen wearing the fire protection gear.
The Le Mars Fire Department has already started teaching students about fire safety.
Perhaps the greatest message local fire officials share with children is to be safe around fire, and not to play with matches, lighters, or candles.
The Le Mars Fire Chief encourages parents to visit with their children about the dangers of fire, and to rehearse a home fire drill.
