From Classrooms to Turnout Gear: Canterbury VFC Welcomes Windham County Fifth Graders

Canterbury, CT - The Canterbury Volunteer Fire Company Inc. concluded its annual Fire Prevention Week programming on Friday by hosting fifth-grade students from Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School for an immersive, hands-on educational visit at the firehouse.

During the event on Friday, October 23, 2026, students from across the Canterbury school community in Windham County were given direct, interactive instruction covering the specialized protective gear, hand tools, and frontline emergency apparatus deployed by local volunteer firefighters in the line of duty.

To conclude the instructional session, Deputy Chief O’Neill delivered an educational live fire demonstration, illustrating the fundamentals of fire behavior, rapid flame propagation, and critical residential fire safety protocols.

Canterbury Volunteer Fire Company officials expressed their gratitude to the Baldwin Middle School students and faculty for their active participation and continued partnership in advancing life safety and fire prevention throughout Windham County.