WMES learns about fire safety

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Pictured is a Loretto firefighter speaking to students at West Marion Elementary School. Also pictured is Samantha Smith trying to escape during a simulation of a house fire.

Fire Safety week was held Oct. 4-8 at West Marion Elementary School. Firefighters from the Loretto Fire Department spoke with children about fire safety and prevention. Students had the opportunity to watch a demonstration by Loretto firefighters using their ladder truck. Kindergarten and first graders also had the opportunity to tour the Fire Safety Trailer from Mercer Central Fire Department. Students discussed what to do if their home were on fire and participated in a simulation of a house fire, from which they evacuated.