Old Forge Fire Chief Charlie Bogardus and volunteer firefighters Larry Ventura and Anne Rundell visited Town of Webb School students in grades kindergarten through fifth on Wednesday, October 8 as part of National Fire Prevention Week.

First graders with Fire Chief Bogardus… Front row, G. Gardner, J. Warner, J. Matteson, W. Parent, J. Secrest. Middle row: S. Helmes, T. Montanye, S. Pashley, E. Robinson (partially hidden). Back row: C. Langworthy, C. Armendola, H. Stokes, M. Gaffney, A. Hitchcock. Photo by Gina Greco

Chief Bogardus talked to the children about the dangers of handling matches and cigarette lighters, the importance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and what to do in case of a fire emergency, specifically how to dial 911. Continue reading →