Clarendon County Fire Rescue (CCFR) has been making the rounds at local schools this month, teaching students about fire safety, prevention, and the importance of working smoke detectors.
Firefighters recently visited Clarendon Hall, Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary School, and Manning Early Childhood Center, partnering with the City of Manning Fire Department for several of the events. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lessons, students learned essential safety skills such as identifying escape routes, understanding how smoke detectors save lives, and knowing what to do in an emergency.
“Fire safety isn’t just a one-day lesson—it’s something that can make all the difference in an emergency,” CCFR said in a social media post. “Engaging children through discussions helps them grasp important concepts like fire prevention, emergency response, and safe escape plans.”
Firefighters emphasized that building relationships between first responders and the community is as important as teaching fire safety itself. These visits allow children to see firefighters as approachable helpers and to ask questions in a positive, hands-on learning environment.
“Our goal is to equip children with fire safety knowledge while building strong community connections,” CCFR shared. “When we unite as a community, we can achieve so much more.”
CCFR expressed gratitude to the participating schools and local agencies for their support, noting that continued outreach and education efforts are key to keeping Clarendon County families safe.
