WESTPORT, Conn. — January 15th: Earthplace Preschool hosted a community outreach and fire safety visit with Pre-K students, led by members of the Town of Westport Fire Department. The visit's main goals were to familiarize kids with firefighters and help them comprehend fundamental safety principles in a relaxed, age-appropriate environment.

The function of turnout gear and how it protects responders in an emergency were described by firefighters. In order to lessen anxiety and foster trust between young people and emergency personnel, students were shown standard equipment and encouraged to ask questions.