10/10/2026
Today, members of the Greenfield Fire District, Town of Corinth, Day, Greenfield EMS, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers came together for our annual fire prevention program with students from Greenfield Elementary School!
Throughout the day, students from each grade were brought by bus to Greenfield Fire Station 1, where they participated in several hands-on lessons focused on fire safety and prevention. Our goal is to help students build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe at home and in their community.
This year brought a special first! We used Maple Avenue’s “Close Before You Doze” demonstration burn container to show fourth- and fifth-grade students why sleeping with their bedroom doors closed is so important. This powerful demonstration helped illustrate how a closed bedroom door can slow the spread of smoke and fire, providing valuable extra protection while people sleep.
We also had the opportunity to recognize a young community hero! A special award was presented to a student who was the first to spot a forest fire and alert her parents. Her quick observation and decision to speak up helped bring attention to the fire and may have helped prevent it from becoming a much larger incident. We are proud to recognize her awareness and actions!
Fire prevention education is an important part of keeping our community safe, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with our local students each year.
A big thank-you to the Greenfield Elementary School staff, Town of Corinth EMS, New York State Forest Rangers, Middle Grove Auxiliary, and all the Greenfield Fire District members who helped make this year’s program a success.