Salute to first responders

Encampment K-12 School’s recent Books and Breakfast was in honor of local first responders. On March 6, parents, students, teachers and first responders met at the Encampment School Library to spend time reading together.

This event encourages students to read books and improve their reading skills. After reading at the library, members of the community had breakfast in the cafeteria with local heroes who made important sacrifices in protecting children and the Plate Valley Community. This was a good way for the first responders to spend quality time with students.

Jacob Johnston, a teacher at Encampment K-12 school, said this event was a good way for students to know and meet the first responders who help make a difference. He said the parents on campus also made a difference by showing interest in their child’s education.

“I think it is great to see all these parents and community members at our school,” Johnston said. “Our first responders are so important in our community, especially in our small communities. They are true heroes to our kids. It is exciting to see them support our kids but most of all see smiles on the kid’s faces each time they are here.”

Carbon County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Christen, schools resource officer for Carbon County School District No.2, said he was touched by the staff and community’s generosity in honoring those who serve as first responders.

“I think this is an awesome event that the school, staff, and kids put on to honor us as first responders,” Christen said. “This is also a great opportunity for the kids to get to know the first responders in the community.”

Shannon Fagan, South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services, said this is a great honor by the Encampment community to show appreciation to first responders. She said this is a good way for staff and students to know who the first responders are and what they do for the community.

“We are super honored to be invited to Books and Breakfast hosted by Encampment K-12 School,” Fagan said. “It is such a wonderful opportunity for the students to be familiarized with our first responders.”

Mack Miller, South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services, said it was great meeting the students and staff at Encampment. He said it is important that students know how to communicate with the first responders and know they are there for them.

“I am so honored to be invited by the staff and students,” Miller said. “It is great to see the students interact with our first responders and to know them by name.”

Carbon County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackery Fall said coming from Florida, he has not experienced such a great community atmosphere like has in Carbon County. He said he is touched by the way staff and students honor first responders.

“This has been a nice pace for me coming from Florida, “ Fall said. “ We did not have this kind of communication with law enforcement and EMS so it is nice to see interaction between everybody here and the support that everyone gives each other.”