
Labette Health partnered with area emergency services agencies for the annual Labette County Public Safety Kids Camp in Parsons on Friday. Children age 5 to 9 got a glimpse into the work of local emergency services agencies and learned valuable lessons on the way. ABOVE: Raeleah Hayward works with Parsons Firefighter Matt Dixon to operate a fire hose in Forest Park. Hayward and other youth learned about the different streams of water used in fighting fires. LEFT: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Game Warden Colbe Austin talked to youth about water and boat safety. He also brought his K-9 partner, Kai, with him. Ray Nolting/Sun photos