CARIBOU, Maine — Children at Hilltop Elementary School in Caribou recently learned some important aspects of fire safety during the week of Oct. 9-15, which was National Fire Prevention Week.
In a recent partnership between Pines Health Services and the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s (CFAD) Learn not to Burn fire safety program, the students had the opportunity to meet and learn from firefighter and paramedic Scott Jackson.
Jackson gave a special presentation in which the children learned how to dial 911 and the importance of having a safe and pre-determined meeting place in the event of a fire. He also suited up head to toe in his flame-retardant gear and demonstrated the effects of an oxygen mask on the sound of his voice.
“Caribou Fire and Ambulance has been involved in the Learn not to Burn program for many years,” he said. “We feel it is vital to teach the kids fire safety in case they ever have an emergency. We just want the kids to be aware of what we look like in our fire gear and to not be afraid of us.”
Each child received a magnetic dry-erase board with a reminder about who to call in the event of an emergency.
“Pines Health Services is proud to partner with the CFAD in their ongoing efforts to prioritize child safety and education in the community,” said Pines Communications Specialist Casey Bouchard.
