Youngsters attending the storytime on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Escalon Library got a special treat; a walking road trip to the nearby firehouse for a reading of stories by firefighters. Here, Dylan Criteser, left, reads a book to the kids and their adult chaperones, while Robert Vierra looks through the book he will read. The youngsters also had a chance to look at the fire trucks and sit behind the wheel of one of the engines. The two firefighters also provided a demonstration of how fast they can don their 'turnout gear' as they prepare to respond to a call.

Times Photo By Marg Jackson