Upper Saddle River Firefighters Teach Kindergarten Students Fire Safety
Photo by Courtesy of Upper Saddle River Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Upper Saddle River Fire Department
Upper Saddle River, N.J. — October 17 — Students from the Bogert Reynolds Kindergarten class visited the Upper Saddle River Fire Department for a fire safety educational field trip, where firefighters introduced them to basic fire prevention practices and emergency preparedness.
During the visit, students learned several important fire safety lessons, including the proper way to perform stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire. Firefighters also stressed the importance of keeping bedroom doors closed while sleeping to help slow the spread of smoke and fire.
The children received guidance on calling 911 during an emergency and providing important information, including their home address and family contact details. Firefighters also discussed the importance of knowing how to escape a burning home and having an established escape plan.
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