Lindenhurst Students Learn Fire Safety

From Syntax: Students throughout the Lindenhurst Union Free School District received a special visit from firefighter Sarah Callahan, along with several members of the Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department as a part of fire prevention month.

Firefighters reviewed with students the components of their uniform and provided them with an overview of what takes place when they respond to a house fire. Additionally, students were reminded to never play with appliances, matches and lighters. Student volunteers practiced Stop, Drop and Roll, demonstrating how to roll back and forth on the ground in the event of any clothing catching fire.

Also addressed, were the importance of testing smoke detectors monthly, changing batteries at least once a year and staying low to the ground. Lastly, students were advised to have a family meeting place outside the home and urged to never hide or return to the house for possessions.

During the visit with Daniel Street Elementary School, students presented Harry Prodromides, chairman on fire prevention, with messages of thanks for his many years of service to the district.

Photos courtesy of Lindenhurst Union Free School District:

(Image 1) From left, firefighters George Oates, Victor D’Atena, Harry Prodromides, chairman on fire prevention, and firefighter Sarah Callahan with students Mariya Hula and Adan Gutierrez of Daniel Street Elementary School who presented messages of thanks to Harry Prodromides for his many years of service.

(Image 2) Students of Albany Avenue Elementary School with, from left, firefighters Sarah Callahan, Rich McDonnell, Robert Russo and Principal Mary Miller during the Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department visit during fire prevention month.