From the heart of fourth graders at CES
Published 8:35 am Friday, September 30, 2016
- “My dad is a firefighter. He is important to our community because he helps others. My dad helps people that are sick or having a fire in their house. He is brave,” said Will Holland, who is pictured at center with, Terry Rose, a Southampton County dispatcher; Officer Burrell Holland, a Southampton County Officer; Fireman Joey Holland with City of Chesapeake Fireman Department and a volunteer with Capron Volunteer Fire Department; and Officer Wilbur Dowd, a Southampton County Officer. -- SUBMITTED
by Catina Woodley
CAPRON
The fourth graders at Capron Elementary School had a discussion about first responders. The students quickly identified police officers, rescue squad team and fire fighters. The students worked in groups to discuss the importance of first responders.
The following are some of their responses:
“Without firefighters there wouldn’t be as many people alive today. They help save lives from possible death during a fire. No one can put out a fire like they can.”
“Firemen save lives everyday.”
“Police officers prevent criminals from getting away and stop them from robbing others. “
“Without the rescue squad workers, people would be in danger. If people need someone to help them during an accident, people would be really hurt with no ambulance.”
In conclusion, there was a student who shared his feelings, “If there is no firefighters, a tree would catch on fire; then the forest would catch on fire; then the whole world would caught on fire; and it would be a tiny ball. “
