West Grand kindergartners enjoy Touch a Truck Day
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On May 11, Kremmling kindergartners got to meet their heroes – firefighters, police officers, sheriff’s deputies and paramedics. The kids also were able to step into the driver’s seat of the first responders’ vehicles.
This was part of Touch A Truck Day, where children get to interact with big rigs and first responder vehicles that keep the county safe and secure. West Grand Elementary School students explored each vehicle – honking horns, turning wheels, testing controls and asking questions.
The event, organized by Sgt. DJ Elthorp, featured the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Kremmling, Grand County Search and Rescue, Kremmling Police Department, Kremmling Fire Department and Grand County EMS. There was also a SWAT vehicle in the lineup.
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As students learned about the ambulances, police cars and other machinery during events like Touch a Truck Day, they might have even become inspired to become the next first responder or heavy equipment operator for their community.
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Police Chief Jesse Lisenby teaches kids about the police vehicle.
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The motor grader.
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Kids explore heavy equipment.
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Taking a turn at the wheel of a front end loader.
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Learning about the sheriff’s vehicles.
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