Kooweerup Primary School students have received a crash course in how to prepare their home in case of a fire, thanks to a local CFA initiative.
Grade 3 and 4 students from Kooweerup Primary School recently completed their Home Fire Safety assignments recently, with each school which completes the assignment receiving a visit from their local brigade and a ‘Leave Early’ backpack with a pencil case, ruler, pencil and a drink bottle.
Cardinia Fire Brigades group community safety officer and brigade support officer Lisa Hicks said she hoped the program would ensure students got the message home to their families, especially as more than 50 per cent of homes do not have a working smoke detector or home fire escape plan.
“It is my goal to get as many Grade 3 and 4 students to jump on board and accomplish such an easy task to save their lives and the lives of their families,” she said.
“Congratulations to the Grade 3 and 4 students of Kooweerup Primary School for the outstanding work.
“A special thank you to Kooweerup Fire Brigade members who gave up their time to give the students their rewards and let the children play with the truck.”
