Payson Fire Chief visits Barnett Elementary for Fire Safety Month

Second graders at Barnett Elementary got a special treat at the end of October when Fire Chief Scott Spencer visited the school to explain some of the essentials of fire safety at home and at school.  The students were able to watch Colby Cox (in photo) get dressed up in all of the gear of a fireman as Chief Spencer explained what each article of clothing was used for. You could hear the 2nd-graders "ooo" and "ahhh" as they learned about the different layers of protective clothing and what to do in a fire at home. Chief Spencer led a question and answer session with them where they asked specific questions about fire safety and shared a few experiences and concerns they have had with fire. 

 The highlight for many of the students was going out by the playground and seeing the fire truck. Chief Spencer explained the different parts of the truck and the kids got to see the ladder moving up close. After blasting the siren, he gave the students fire department stickers and left most of the second grade dreaming of becoming firefighters.