Students from Charles Wright Elementary School had a chance to meet with City of Merced firefighters and even spray a fire hose during a fun and educational field trip Thursday morning.
The TK (transitional kindergarten) class got a tour of Fire Station 51 on 16th Street and learned about how the daily operations work. The group also watched a firefighter put on his protective gear to help ease any fears in case the students ever experience a fire, and they practiced the “stop, drop, and roll” technique. They learned what to do if they hear a smoke alarm, and they got a close up look at a variety of fire equipment before testing out the hose.
This extended learning opportunity ties into a social studies unit called “Helpers in the Community.” It also leads into National Fire Prevention Week, which is coming up October 9-15.
Students also had an extra learning opportunity by walking to and from the fire station. They practiced social skills, such as how to use a crosswalk and stay together as a group. They also observed nature along the way with the help of their teacher, principal, and parent volunteers.
Three kindergarten classes also enjoyed this same walking field trip. Two of them visited the fire station last week, and the third class visited Thursday afternoon.
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