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North Bellmore School District

Inspiring Confident, Passionate Learners

October 13, 2026

Park Avenue Students Learn Lifesaving Fire Safety Skills

Fireman speaking to large group of students.

Fire Prevention Month provided students at Park Avenue Elementary School an important opportunity to learn how to stay safe in emergency situations.  

On Oct. 6, local firefighters visited the school to discuss fire safety, demonstrate firefighting equipment, and teach students what to do if they encounter a fire. The North Merrick Fire Department’s smokehouse was parked out back, which simulates a home. Students in kindergarten, first and second grade learned valuable lessons about smoke alarms, home escape plans and the importance of remaining calm and alert during emergencies. 

After a fire safety overview, they then got to practice exiting a home. As it filled with fake smoke and an alarm went off, youngsters crawled to the window, climbed through and were led to safety from firefighters. After their visit, each child was given a plastic firefighter helmet and a coloring book.  

 

A group of diverse children pose together outdoors, smiling for the camera.   A man in a blue shirt and gloves stands outside, looking up and interacting with a child inside a building.

Three people work together to repair the side of a small white wooden building.   An adult wearing work gloves assists a child in a white hoodie stepping down through a doorway.

A person in a blue hooded jacket climbs out of a doorway with assistance from helpers.   A firefighter in full uniform talks to a group of children outdoors.

A young child wearing a red jacket climbs out of a doorway.   A young person in a pink jacket climbs down a ladder from a window while adults assist.