For nearly half a century, the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) has made fire prevention education a priority. This fall, firefighters continued that tradition by visiting classrooms across the district to share practical lessons on safety, prevention and preparedness.From Oct. 6-Oct. 21, firefighters connected with more than 1,200 Excelsior Springs children, visiting preschools, elementary classrooms and early-education buildings. Thanks for Wood Heights Fire Protection District, outreach also extended to Elkhorn Elementary, which lies outside the department’s jurisdiction but within the Excelsior Springs School District. Each session combines age-appropriate lessons with hands-on demonstrations designed to make fire safety memorable long after the classroom visit ends.ESFD Deputy Fire Chief Camron White noted the tradition has deep roots.“Visits like these have been part of the Excelsior Springs School District for decades, originating from nationa...