Chelwood Elementary School

Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Where The Future Begins"

Fire Prevention Week

Chelwood is proud of our Join-A-School Partnership with Fire Station # 8. They are located just a short distance away from the school and have been an active part of our science fairs, career fairs, literacy days, technology fairs, and have helped in many other ways. They also have brought the fire truck over to patrol the neighborhood after school and have been willing to have our students go over to visit on field trips.

During Fire Prevention Week, Station 8 brought their fire truck to school and conducted a parade for the students of Chelwood. The Student Council Officers were dressed in the fire fighters uniforms and loaded onto the fire truck for a drive around the neighborhood. The students of Chelwood lined the street and waited for the truck to come with the sirens blaring. Mr. Vermillion was sitting in the passengers seat and waving at the students as the truck roared by. Everyone had a great time and it was a great way to kick off this important week.

We want to thank Fire Station 8 and all of the wonderful firemen for their time and dedication. They truly are a special group of men.

Below are some pictures from October 6th. .

Firemen from Station 8 and our Student Council Officers.

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