• Article Photo. Preschoolers received these fire hats today.
    Preschoolers received these fire hats today.
  • Article Photo. Children took turn wearing the helmet, jacket, pants and boots of the firemen.
    Children took turn wearing the helmet, jacket, pants and boots of the firemen.
  • Article Photo. Landon Wygle was one of many Tiny Vikes preschoolers who tried on a firemen's helmet today.
    Landon Wygle was one of many Tiny Vikes preschoolers who tried on a firemen's helmet today.
  • Article Photo. Preschoolers in Mrs. Phippen's class laugh as they see how the firefighting gear fits a classmate.
    Preschoolers in Mrs. Phippen's class laugh as they see how the firefighting gear fits a classmate.
  • Article Photo. Levi Lutz tried on the firefighter's gear and helmet.
    Levi Lutz tried on the firefighter's gear and helmet.
  • Article Photo. Steven Rogers tries on a firemen's gear.
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  • Article Photo. Fireman Josh Geiger with his daughter, Charlee at Tilford on Tuesday.
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Vinton-Shellsburg elementary students and even pre-schoolers are learning basic fire safety this week. 

The Vinton Fire Department is working with local schools to teach children about smoke alarms, "stop, drop and roll," exit plans, calling 911 and how to react if there is a fire in their home. 

Visits began on Tuesday morning, as firefighters visited preschool classrooms. They will visit first graders Tuesday afternoon. The annual visits to the fire station as well as everyone's favorite part of Fire Prevention Week -- the fire truck rides -- are scheduled throughout the week.