Students from Margaret River Independent School enjoyed an up close and personal science class this month, thanks to a special visit from one of the region’s dedicated firefighting crews.
Augusta Margaret River Shire Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Dave Holland and the crew from the Witchcliffe Volunteer Fire Brigade visited the school campus to meet with Year 4, 5 and 6 students as part of the MRIS science curriculum.
Mr Holland spoke to the students about the nature of fire, how it occurs, what the Fire Danger Ratings mean and what to do in the event of an evacuation.
Early next month, the MRIS students will head to the Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station where they will take part in scientific experiments, observing materials and their flammability to coincide with the arrival of the upcoming bushfire season.
