Camp Avenue students learn fire safety essentials

Students at Camp Avenue Elementary School in the North Merrick School District learned the essentials of fire prevention and safety thanks to a visit from the North Merrick Fire Department. 

The volunteer firefighters spoke to each class inside the smokehouse, which mimics the interior of a house and shows children how to safely evacuate in the case of a fire. Students learned about potential hazards that can cause a fire and how to best protect themselves in an emergency. Tools and equipment like oxygen tanks showed students what it takes to fight a fire. Students participated in engaged discussions and asked questions about the daily lives of firefighters.