Shelton Firefighters Teach Kids How To Stay Safe With Home Fire Drills

SHELTON, Conn. — The White Hills Volunteer Fire Co. joined forces with Griffin Hospital to celebrate Fire Prevention Week by teaching the kids of Shelton valuable lessons in safety.

The ladder truck at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Department is a favorite at the open house last Saturday.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

Even the littlest kids can learn about important lessons at the Safe House set up at the open house at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Shelton.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

The youngsters learn important lessons at the Safe House at the open house at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Shelton.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

Smoke is a very real hazard in a fire situation, and kids learn that lesson first-hand at the Safe House set up at the open house at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Shelton.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

A firefighter shows off his protective gear at the Safe House set up at the open house at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Shelton.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

You're never too young to learn about fire safety — or to meet a firefighter.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

An old-fashioned fire engine at the White Hills Volunteer Fire Co.
Photo Credit: *Nicole Zappone*

Nicole Zappone

10/19/2016 4:00 a.m.

The open house was held Saturday at the firehouse for people of all ages to learn more about fire safety. One of the main draws of the day was the Safe House, where kids could put their lessons to work and practice their Home Fire Drills.

"Don't wait — check the date!" was this year's motto for Fire Prevention Week, reminding everyone to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years.

Fire Prevention Week, which ran from Oct. 9 to 15, is a time to remind children of all ages and even adults about the importance of fire safety.

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