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Sparky The Fire Dog assists students down from the fire truck during the presentation at Northside Elementary School. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Wolf Point Fire Department captain Camarillo Burshia shows equipment that firefighters use. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Captain Camarillo Burshia talks to students at Southside Elementary School with the assistance of Smokey Bear and Sparky The Fire Dog. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

A pre-school student looks over a fire engine after the program at Southside Elementary School. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Smokey Bear and Sparky The Fire Dog stress fire safety. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)