One young fan was all geared up for the occasion this morning when the crew from Seattle Fire Department Engine 37 came to Southwest Branch Library – less than a mile from their station – for Firefighter Story Time. They read the classic fire-safety book “No Dragons for Tea” – but the story wasn’t the only attraction; their gear drew a crowd too:

This is the fourth of ten Firefighter Story Times around the city this month, which among other things is Fire Prevention Month. As SFD points out, preschoolers are especially vulnerable to burn injuries, so the sooner they learn about fire safety, the better.