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Big Sky Fire teaches children fire safety

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Megan Paulsonby Megan Paulson
October 1, 2012

By Emily Stifler Explorebigsky.com Managing Editor

BIG SKY – If you teach children about fire safety, it has a ripple affect, says Big Sky Fire Chief William Farhat.

That’s one of the reasons departments across the country go into elementary schools and daycares during Fire Prevention Week every year.

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On Oct. 9, firefighters from the Big Sky department will visit Ophir School and Morningstar Learning Center, and do activities with the kids geared toward different grade levels.

“The funny thing is – we do this is and it helps the children, and also the families,” Farhat said. “The kids go home and scold their parents about bad practices. If we can teach them at a young age it keeps them safe and also sets the stage for them to be successful adults.”

Farhat hopes to add a wildland fire component this year for the first time, and estimates they’ll reach about 100 kids.

Fire Prevention Week takes place annually Oct. 7 – 13, marking the time period of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

All codes and fire prevention practices are born out of tragedies, Farhat says.

“Pick a code, and someone died or properties were lost. We’re trying to teach good practices, because we’re trying to learn from others’ mistakes. If we can share that with the children from a young age, we’re doing well, we’re gaining ground quickly. Kids not only learn for themselves, they can share it at home and take it into adulthood.”

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