Back to school, back to safety

Just when you thought the embarrassment of your mom kissing you in front of all your friends when she dropped you off at school was over . . . (Photos provided by Carmel Fire Department)

Submitted by Carmel Fire Department

Every year, the Carmel Fire Department (CFD) parks its fire trucks in front of local schools with lights flashing as a friendly reminder to all drivers that school is back in session and to slow down in school zones.

This year, something extra special happened.

One of CFD’s youngest firefighters was assigned to a school where by pure coincidence his mom is a teacher. When she saw him standing proudly by the truck, she ran out to give him a big hug. Naturally, the rest of the crew had a phone ready to capture the sweet moment/

A mom, a teacher, and now the proud parent of a firefighter.

Wishing all students, teachers, and families a safe and successful school year!