Community service comes naturally to JFD firefighters , on and off the clock . The men and women of the JFD want the community to understand what they do and how citizens can protect themselves . Here are some of the community activities in which they engage …
PROPER INSTALLMENT OF CHILD CAR SEATS Any parent or grandparent who has had to install a car seat could likely attest to the difficulty of the installation . There are hooks , straps , and anchors that would rival those found on a boat . Then there is the need to know where to install the seat and whether the seat should be positioned facing backward or forward .
Norton Healthcare in Louisville recently worked with the JFD firefighters on the proper installation and positioning of child restraining seats . In turn , the JFD now provides instruction for free to the citizens of Jeffersonville .
Sgt . Justin Ames explained , “ The purpose of the training is to ensure your child is properly restrained to better protect that child if there is a crash . We enjoy working with our community in this manner .”
Jeffersonville citizens can come by the JFD Headquarters any Thursday from 9:30 a . m . to 1:30 p . m . to be sure your child ’ s seat is installed properly . The JFD headquarters is located at 2204 E . 10th St .
D CREW – WORKING WITH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES D Crew was created when the Greater Clark County Schools administration reached out to the JFD to work with a group of special needs students from Jeffersonville
High School . The purpose of this program is for the students to understand the work firefighters do , learn work skills and teamwork , and build self-confidence .
Sgt . Justin Ames has worked with the program since its inception . He said the program has a special place in the hearts of the firefighters who work with the students of D Crew , adding that the firefighters connect easily to the participants and enjoy watching their progress through the school year .
Ames explained that many of the children in the D Crew program are initially shy and a bit reserved ; however , after a few weeks , they are excited to come to the firehouse . He added , “ These kids begin exhibiting social and teamwork skills after working with our firefighters . It is awesome to watch them grow and the know this program is making a positive impact . Actually , our firefighters seem to get as much enjoyment from the program as the kids .”
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