Bayview Avenue School third graders join 19th annual Hooked on Firefighters program

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For the 19th year in a row, third-grade students at Bayview Avenue School in the Freeport Public Schools district are taking part in the Hooked on Firefighters program, which began on Oct. 10.

This initiative, spanning from fall through spring, provides students with a hands-on opportunity to learn fire safety directly from firefighters of the Freeport Village Fire Department.

Each third-grade class is matched with a firefighter who will visit the classroom throughout the year, offering valuable lessons on fire prevention and safety through presentations, demonstrations, and interactive activities.

During the program’s kickoff event, students got to meet their assigned firefighter, tour a firetruck, explore its equipment, and ask questions about fire safety.

The program will wrap up in the spring with a field trip to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, where students, joined by members of the Freeport Village Fire Department, will further explore fire safety concepts.

This enduring program has become a highlight for Bayview Avenue School’s third graders, blending education with community involvement.