Churubusco firefighters kicked off the 2009 Fire Prevention Week Friday visiting and educating kids on the dangers of fire.

In years past the department has brought in equipment to show the kids and talk about fire safety. This year they added a new feature – a safety house borrowed from Noble county fire departments.

Children attending the classes were instructed on how to crawl low to the ground when smoke was in a room, how and when to dial 9-1-1, electrical hazards and how to be safe in the kitchen when parents are using the stove.

Next week kids will work on posters using their artistic skills to show what they learned and how they plan on preventing fires. We hope to have these children and their award winning posters right here on the site, so check back soon!

Firefighter Justin Snyder (left) and Chris Tomlinson (right) stand in front of the trailer. (not pictured Jim Horne)