Fire Prevention Week

Chief Banken explains to the youngsters at Keller Public Library on Tuesday the importance of having a smoke alarm in their homes.

Dexter Fire Chief Al Banken lends comfort to little Fisher Menley, who plugs his ears against the noise of a fire truck on display at Keller Public Library Tuesday in observance of Fire Prevention Week. Banken and Capt. Dave Rowe were on hand at the library to educate and entertain area youngsters

Children from Small Wonders Child Development Center, along with others from the community, stand at attention on the fire truck displayed for them Tuesday during Story Hour at the Keller Public Library. From left to right are: Nathan Stephens, Gabrielle Barrett, Miller McLaughlin, Olivia Bishop, Nicholas Harris, Brian Huang, Elizabeth Arnold, and Francois Haasbroek.

Having fun during Tuesday's fire truck demonstration, in observance of Fire Prevention Week, are (left to right) Annie Banken, Owen Lacy, Karsyn Smith, Sarah Baker, Grant Ayers, Fisher Menley and Averee Ackman.

Vivian Pecka get a close-up view of some of the equipment and gauges on the fire truck.

Each child was presented with a coloring book with pictures that depict fire safety.