Fire Capt. Joe Romero and members of the Los Alamos Fire Department visit with students on Oct. 20 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. The firefighters brought their Fire Prevention & Public Education trailer, known as E.D.I.T.H (Exit Drills In The Home), to educate students, including Mrs. Travers’ 2nd graders shown here, about safety and prevention and what to do in the event of a house fire. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Inside the trailer, Fire Capt. Joe Romero discusses with students in Mrs. Shyder’s 2nd grade class the importance of fire alarms and what to do if they hear one go off. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Firefighter Chuck Cummings and Capt. Joe Romero describe the equipment firefighters wear. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A student checks out an air tank used by local firefighters, which can weigh up to about 30 pounds, depending on the model, materials, and amount of air it contains. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Students practice ‘drop and go’ with a bit of smoke added for realism as they learn safety and prevention tips from firefighters during this education session taught by LAFD. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

School spirit is spotted on the fence outside Barranca Mesa Elementary School … GO Bobcats! Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com