Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

On Oct. 12, the Kindergarten class at McCoy Elementary got to meet another community helper. Brad Hurtt, from the Mesquite Fire Department, visited with the class and explained what his job entails. Mr. Hurtt put on his fire gear and let students see what a firefighter looks like when battling a fire. While wearing his breathing tank, students could hear what the breathing apparatus sounds like. The demonstration was intended to alleviate fears many young children have when they encounter a firefighter in full gear. To further alleviate those fears, Mr. Hurtt handed his gear to Ms. Sughrue to put on. Demonstrating how a firefighter may enter a burning structure, Ms. Sughrue crawled on the floor with the gear on.

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As Kindergarten students at McCoy Elementary learn about their community helpers, they received a visit from Carrollton’s finest on Oct. 11. Sergeant Taylor and Officer Elliston of the Carrollton Police Department came to speak with students about their jobs. The officers explained what they do to keep the community safe and took questions from students.

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Carrollton Mayor, Kevin Falconer, visited McCoy Elementary Kindergarten students on Oct. 10. The mayor explained his role and how he and the city government serve the citizens of Carrollton. Students asked several questions about his workday, how he was elected, and if he gets paid to be mayor. Students were also excited to learn that the mayor’s daughter is a 3rd-grade teacher at McCoy.

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