Rapid City firefighters bring fire safety to life with fun story time | News [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – When the unthinkable happens, we count on local emergency management to come to our rescue. But for a kid, the stress of an emergency and a new face can feel overwhelming.

That’s where the Rapid City Fire Department’s monthly story time comes in, connecting kids with safety messages through books and fun.

The first Tuesday of every month, the Rapid City Public Library hosts RCFD as they cover topics from firefighter gear to smoke detectors to firework safety. All this is done in an attempt to create not only community engagement but also child engagement.

“That way when emergency situations do take place the kids and families are comfortable with people in their community who are there to help,” said Bailey Wild, the Fire and Life Safety Specialist for RCFD. “For scary situations, sometimes we get unsure on what to do so now we’re here to …