School is back in session for most kids across the area and local fire departments are helping students keep cool during the hot weather.

 

In Independence, the Independence Fire and EMS crews brought a truck and sprayed water on the field and the players at Independence Middle School as they practiced under the August sun on Friday afternoon. Temperatures on Friday afternoon peaked around 100 degrees by the end of practice and the cool water was a welcome relief for the team.

 

The Independence Fire Department also provided water activities for USD 446 students at the recent Indy Goes Back to School event on August 13th. To the north, Wilson County Rural Fire did the same at the recent back-to-school celebration in Fredonia. They will also be on hand to provide a break from the heat at the upcoming Ag Splash Bash in Fredonia on August 29th.

 

Temperatures this week are once again forecast to be in the low to mid 90s.

 

IMS football players cool off at the end of practice. Photo by Indepedence Fire & EMS

 

Wilson Co. Rural Firefighter helps Fredonia prepare for water games at back to school bash. Phot by Wilson Co Rural Fire