Youngsters across Fenland take part in Safety Zone events

Hosted by March, Whittlesey, and Wisbech fire stations, the events transform each station into a hub of learning activity.

Year six students rotate through seven interactive workstations, each focusing on a different aspect of everyday safety.

They learn about everything from fire safety in the home, road safety, online safety, and dog behaviour to staying safe around water bodies, basic first aid including CPR, and age-related product safety.

Manea School (Image: Cambridgeshire Fire Service) The Safety Zone events, launched by the Fenland Community Safety Partnership over 15 years ago, aim to equip youngsters with essential skills to protect themselves and others.

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The latest events were jointly organised by Cambridgeshire Fire Service’s Community Fire Safety team and the Fenland Community Safety Partnership, with support from 21 participating schools across Fenland.

Station commander Paul Clarke, the fire service's lead for children and young people, said: "We’ve been delighted to host these Safety Zones at our fire stations across Fenland.

Elm Road School (Image: Cambridgeshire Fire Service) "These events provide a fantastic environment for young people moving from primary to secondary education to access important safety messaging."

Councillor Susan Wallwork, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder responsible for community safety, said: "The Safety Zone events continue to be a huge success, with hundreds of pupils taking part in them every year."

Amanda Williams, a Year Six teacher and senior leader at Elm Road Primary School in Wisbech, said: "It was an invaluable experience for the children.

Elm Road School (Image: Cambridgeshire Fire Service) "The activities were interactive and engaging and hopefully left a lasting impression on the children."

Lawson, a Year Six pupil at Elm Road Primary, added: "I really enjoyed the house fire simulation.

"I think I would be more confident at dealing with a fire if it ever happened."