<body><div><p>The big red fire truck in front of John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School on Oct. 15 was just for show that morning, with hooks and hoses coming off only to give students a look at the tools commonly used by firefighters. </p><p>It was one of several Fire Prevention Month presentations in October throughout the district. The valuable partnership between the district and local fire departments aims to educate children about multiple facets of fire safety. </p><p>Each class from grades K-3 visited the North Bellmore Fire Department’s safety trailer, which resembles a house on the inside. In the first room, set up as a kitchen, children listened intently as volunteers gave fire prevention tips. Then, they moved to the bedroom, which filled up with fake smoke as an alarm sounded. One by one, students had to practice escaping through secondary means and were helped out of a window by local firefighters. </p><p>A North Bellmore fire engine was parked nearby. Volunteers showed students the equipment they use at emergency scenes and even let youngsters hold the nozzle of a hose. After sitting in the same cab where firefighters sit, they were given a goodie bag which included a coloring book, squishy firefighter and plastic red helmet.</p></div></body>

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Firefighters Share Safety Tips at Dinkelmeyer

The big red fire truck in front of John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School on Oct. 15 was just for show that morning, with hooks and hoses coming off only to give students a look at the tools commonly used by firefighters. It was one of several Fire Prevention Month presentations...