Indian River Volunteer Fire Company recognized and celebrated National Fire Prevention Week by hosting a week of educational and recreational fire prevention activities at the Long Neck Elementary School. During the week of October 5th thru October 11, 2008, the Fire Prevention Committee coordinated by the volunteers of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company provided valuable fire prevention instructional and recreational activities which included grade appopriate curriculum activities: Kindergarten students were introduced to various firefighter gear and technology and participated in a “Get to know your local firemen” as well as identified and discussed things that could burn inside a house. The cap stone activity for this age group included a fire truck ride on our Classic 1969 Mack Engine Pumper. First Grade students were introduced to various firefighter gear and technology and identified the “dangers of matches, lighters and other smoking materials. The cap stone activity for this age group included a fire truck ride. Second Grade students were introduced to various firefighter gear and technology and identified the “importance of an escape plan, safe meeting place outside the residence and other safety measures.” The cap stone activity for this age group included a field trip to the fire station in Oak Orchard where an individualized tour of the apparatus and facility were provided. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company provided a lunch for these children. Third Grade students were introduced to various firefighter gear and technology and identified the “fire hazards in a residential structure.” The cap stone activity for this age group included a mini fire muster and other recreational activities. Fourth Grade students were introduced to various firefighter gear and technology and participated in an educational dialogue as to what to do if your clothes were to catch fire. The cap stone activity for this age group included a tour of the fire safety house during a manufactured smoke filled environment. Fifth Grade students were introduced to the firefighter gear and technology and participated in an educational dialogue as to enhancing fire safety awareness in the kitchen. The cap stone activity for this age group included a field trip the Delaware State Fire School for planned educational and recreational activities. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company provided a lunch for these children. The Board of Directors, Officers and members of the Indian River Vol. Fire Co. hereby acknowledge and express our graditute to the administrative and instructional staff members at the Long Neck Elementary school for there hospitality and patronage during these activities. Identified herewith are a few photographs of the week long activities.