Title: A Day with the Firemen
Author: Amadee Staab

The Ellis County Rural Fire department came to visit Holy Family kindergarten on Thursday, November 5.  Classes went outside to see the equipment that firefighters use to put out fires, as well as see what a fireman in uniform looks like.  This helps children to know that a fireman is there to help them, even though they may look and sound scary.  Students were able to try on the fire helmets to feel how heavy and hot the safety equipment can be.  Students sat in the driver’s seat of the fire truck.  Students’ favorite experience was getting to spray water out of the hose. 

KA, KB, and KC wish to thank Rural Fire Director Dick Klaus, Company 5 Chief Dale Befort and the firefighters, Matt S. and Chad Z., for taking the time out of their schedules to educate our students about fire safety.  The students wish to thank the firemen for the helmets and the activity booklets that they received.