The Durant Fire Department visited Washington Irving and other elementary schools last week to educate children about September 11th and give them the opportunity to handle fire department equipment. From left, Jason Roby, Madi Davenport, Kash Buchanan and Tresa Richardson. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Third graders learn about 9/11, handle firefighter equipment
Matt Swearengin
The Durant Fire Department visited elementary schools last week to educate third graders about 9/11 and give them a hands-on experience handling fire-rescue equipment that included an obstacle course competition among the third-grade classes.
Friday, September 18, 2026