Second-graders in Dianna Allen’s class at North Webster Elementary School listen to North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Chief Jeremy Likens explain the ins and outs of the department’s rescue truck — including what certain levers do. The fire department visited the school Friday, Oct. 2.

NORTH WEBSTER — Students at North Webster Elementary School enjoyed a visit Friday, Oct. 2, from the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department. During the course of the day, they were able to listen to a fire safety presentation given by Battalion Chief Dave Rensberger about fire alarms, having escape routes and a meeting place, how fires progress and standards such as stop, drop and roll, and stay low and go.

Outside, fire trucks were on display with students able to see what all the compartments hold and explore the cab. Since it was a bit nippy, hoses were not sprayed.

National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10 and October is Fire Prevention Month.

Second-grader Dane Berger gets help from firefighter Ben Rhodes after getting to look around North Webster-Tippecanoe Township’s fire rescue truck. Behind him is fellow classmate, Will Hoy.