Canvey firefighters spent the day with a nursery group teaching children all about fire safety.

They explained to the children at Northwick Park pre-school, in Third Avenue, Canvey, why they should not play with matches and when it was important to dial 999.

A Canvey fire spokesman said: "We try and visit several children's groups in the area. Even at a young age they can learn about our job, understand what the equipment is used for and the job we do."

Published Thursday July 8, 2004

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