Now even the newest Montessori students grin ear-to-ear when they hear the words “Sparky the Fire Dog”.  Students know that’s the yellow clad “puppy” that comes when the Swedeland Fire Department makes their annual visit to the Academy. Fire fighters review fire safety basics like “Stop, drop and roll”, and explain that children should not be afraid of firefighters in their turnout suits and masks. Who knew learning could be so much fun or that a fire truck could be bright yellow?