Dawson County Emergency Services Partners With Dawson County High School

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Dawson County Emergency Services and Dawson County High School are proud to announce that they have embarked on a new voyage together.  The two entities have started a new risk-reduction program between Emergency Services and the Community Based Instruction (CBI) program.  Dawson County High School’s Community Based Instruction (CBI) program began as an opportunity to develop and practice life skills that are often overlooked by many people. The partnership with Dawson County Emergency Services has led to the development of a one-of-a-kind fire and life safety program.

Upon their first visit to Station #2, students were greeted by the firefighters and given an opportunity to start their day like every other fire fighter in Dawson County, by punching in on a time card.  Students and teachers then participated in a morning muster call and were instructed on what the day would entail.  Students were divided into small teams where they were allowed to participate in the daily routine of a firefighter.  The first item on the agenda was to make sure that all the fire apparatus were functional and fully stocked with the proper equipment.  Students also assisted with daily chores and toured the station.

Many of the firefighters quickly bonded with the students and were excited to be able to have a direct influence on a young adult’s life.  After much discussion, it was decided that the best way to reach the students was to provide more than one learning opportunity, and so a second meeting was arranged.

The second visit was much the same as the first one with an early morning muster and instructions for the day. Firefighters worked with the students to help emphasize exit drills in the home.  The students assisted in creating an exit drill for the classroom at the fire station. Both firefighters and students then practiced the drill.  Everyone was taught the importance of knowing two ways out of every room and having a meeting place.  Students were then assisted with creating a personal plan for their own homes.

Dawson County Emergency Services and CBI are looking forward to many more opportunities in the future to help teach the importance of fire and life safety to the youth of Dawson County.

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