LOOK: Solon Firefighters Teach Students About Safety

is taking advantage of this week’s nice weather to instruct all third grade students in Solon on home fire safety practices. 

The firefighters are using a modified trailer designed as a three room house to teach the children basic fire safety habits. 

More than 400 children at all Solon Schools and St. Rita’s will attend this program between May 14 and May 17.

"Students are taught skills such as how to crawl low under smoke and the importance of home fire exit plans," said Paramedic Lt. Mike Sager, who is the department's public education officer. "Each home exit plan should include calling the fire department from a neighbor’s house and having a family meeting place."

The program is made possible by donations of aluminum cans to the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) program run by Northern Ohio Firefighters and ACBC. Donations from the collection of aluminum cans are used for programs like this and Camp Phoenix, a special camp for children with burn injuries.

Solon Fire Chief William Shaw said firefighters assist the students through the trailer. 

"This program contributes to the overall quality of life in Solon by teaching young children the dangers of fires," Shaw said. "We truly appreciate the members of IAFF Local 2079 who donate their time to this worthwhile activity."

The program has already been offered at , and St. Rita Elementary schools. 

The trailer will be at on May 16 and on May 17.