Students of the elementary school participated in safety relays hosted by Elsinboro Fire Co. to practice having “two ways out.”
According to Assistant Fire Chief Sean Elwell, the theme this year focused on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.
“Preparing your family and practicing our fire safety tips are extremely important. Seconds and minutes can mean the difference between life and death,” Elwell said.
Having a practiced and doable escape plan with two different ways out is essential to ensure he family’s safety should a fire break out, according to fire officials.
“Fire is unpredictable and moves faster than most people realize. Fire prevention week is a great time to remind the community how to be fire safe. Our annual fire safety relay has been a huge hit with the students and we believe serves as an interactive way to ensure they are learning some of the most important safety lessons possible,” Elwell said.
Students played in fire safety relay races and were educated on this year’s theme and additional fire safety.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of Americans’ households estimate they thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Realistically, households often only have several minutes to get out safely.Follow @BrittanyMWehner