The Jefferson Fire Department continued an educational program with a visit to the Greene County Elementary School to wrap up National Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Chief Jack Williams said firefighters visited the elementary classrooms on Friday and talked to the kids about “Stop, Drop and Roll” to put themselves out if they are on fire, what to do if there’s a fire inside your home and developing a safety plan to make sure all family members can get out of the home from a fire. Williams explained the importance of this program with the younger kids.

“It’s very important because what we find is that most parents don’t actually go through like a fire safety drill with their kids. So we’re putting it in their heads for them, so they’re actually thinking about it.”    

Additionally, kids were able to see the equipment firefighters use when they respond to a fire.