Children rush to tackle Jake Burton, a Durango Fire Protection District firefighter, who encouraged them not to be afraid when they see a firefighter dressed in full gear Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Durango’s Child Safety Day at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Nine local businesses and area first responders made safety presentations to 275 second graders. The Kiwanis held a similar event for students in Bayfield and Ignacio on Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Trent Webber and Emily Missildine with La Plata Electric Association discuss how to be around electricity on Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Durango’s Child Safety Day at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)