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NLR Fire Hosts Kids Fire Academy
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“A good success,” is how Lt. Gary Williams of the NLRFD Fire Marshall’s Office is describing the Department’s recent safety program. The Kids Fire Academy, which started Monday July 18th and lasted four days, gave local children a chance to learn about fire safety, bicycle safety, and first aid. Engine-2 (B-Crew) was on hand to help with the day camp, where children were able to see The Deuce up close.
About 20 children participated at this year’s academy and Lt. Williams says most of the participants enjoyed their time spent with the fire department. Many stated they’d like to return in the future. The camp will likely be held again next year.
Article by AKM
[Editor's Note: The Kids Fire Academy is completely funded by federal grant money.]
PHOTO: Lt Gary Williams (NLRFD-FMO) advises four participants of the program in what to do in the event of a home fire. In groups of four, the students were taken through a Smoke Trailer, a small custom trailer finished out like a miniaturized home, complete with user-operated artificial smoke generators to simulate what it's like to be in a house that is on fire.
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