Earlier this week, Swain Campus first grade teacher and former volunteer firefighter for Whitehall Township Fire Department, Mrs. Monahan, visited students in preschool, first, and second grade to take the fear out of fire safety. She was assisted by Chris Steitz, a Catasauqua Fire Department volunteer.
They learned that firefighter uniforms come in different colors and students were able to try on many parts of the gear. They also learned how to properly evacuate their house during a fire by getting low and staying low, the importance of "get out and stay out," and finding their family meeting place.
Not only did these children learn a valuable lesson in fire safety, they also are beginning to develop an understanding and appreciation for our first responders and the jobs they do to keep us all safe.