MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students in the North Valley learned what it is like to be a firefighter and how to stay safe during emergencies.
A transitional kindergarten class from Charles Wright Elementary in Merced went on a field trip to Fire Station 51 Thursday morning. They learned about all of the equipment and what to do if they hear a smoke alarm.
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The students even had a chance to try using a fire hose.
This extended learning opportunity ties into a social studies unit called "Helpers in the Community." It also leads into fire prevention week, which is coming up from October 9th through the 15th.
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The fire station is less than a mile from Wright Elementary, so the students walked there with their teachers, principal, and parent volunteers. They were able to practice social skills such as how to use a crosswalk, and they also observed nature along the way.
Three kindergarten classes also enjoyed this same walking field trip.