Once every so often the Bullhead City Fire Department is accused of clowning around.  This was the case this past week as members of the department took part in educating all Bullhead City elementary school children through characterization. “We educate by using clowns and puppets”, said Fire Marshal Jim Dykens.  This is an educational method used throughout the United States.  The theme of the program was EDITH (Exit Drills in the Home).  Crawling low under smoke, knowing two ways out of your home in the event of a fire, testing your smoke detector each month, calling 911 from a neighbor’s phone, having a special meeting place, and never going back into your house once you are outside were elements taught to the children.  Over 3,000 children were taught in four days.

Pictured Above from left: Barbie Barrett, Rob Wiseman, Sassy, Ashes, Jammer, Tiller, and John Jones