Saanich Peninsula firefighters try to make learning fun.

By the end of this week, Central Saanich, North Saanich, Saanich and Sidney firefighters will have seen almost 900 Grade 4 and 5 students at the annual student fire expo.

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This year, Knapp said they are asking the kids to create a map of their homes, and to establish two ways to get out, in case of an emergency.

He said they hope the students take it home and share it with their parents and have a conversation about what to do in case of fire.

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