Stop, Drop, and Roll

On March 16th at 5:30pm, students at Piedmont University we’re able to participate in the stop, drop, and roll fire safety event. The event showcases the fire safety house, where students get to experience a smoke filled environment first hand.

Demorest firefighter Lane Kinsey demonstrates how to properly put on all the necessary equipment to be worn when responding to a call. Piedmont students were also given the opportunity to try on all this gear.

Piedmont basketball player Joe Helenbrook looks on and soaks in all the information being shared by the Demorest fire department. The fire staff shared with students what they should do if ever in a situation like the one simulated in the fire safety house.

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