08/19/2026
๐๐ฅ Itโs that time of year againโฆ BACK TO SCHOOL! ๐ฅ๐
The kids might hate the idea, but the parents are jumping for joyโฆ or at least thatโs what we assume. ๐
With the school year starting soon, we wanted to share a few safety tips for kids AND parents to help everyone start the year off safely:
๐ School Bus Safety: When the bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, STOP! Give kids plenty of room to safely get on and off the bus.
๐ Slow Down in School Zones: More kids, buses, bikes, and pedestrians mean more reasons to slow down and pay attention. Put the phone down and keep your eyes up!
๐ถ Walking to School? Use sidewalks and crosswalks when available, look both ways before crossing, and make eye contact with drivers when possible.
๐ฅ Know Your Escape Plan: Make sure everyone in your family knows two ways out of every room and where to meet outside if thereโs a fire.
๐จ Check Those Smoke Alarms: Test your smoke alarms and make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like. If it sounds, GET OUT!
โก Watch Those Chargers: Donโt use damaged cords or overloaded outlets, and keep charging devices on a hard, nonflammable surfaceโnot under a pillow or blanket.
๐จโ๐ And remember: If you see a firefighter at school, donโt be afraid to say hi! Weโre friendlyโฆ and we promise there wonโt be a pop quiz. ๐
From all of us at the Jerome City Fire Department, we hope everyone has a safe, happy, and successful school year!
Stay safe, Jerome! โค๏ธ๐งฏ