Fourth-graders from Lyuben Karavelov school in Nessebar took part in a hands-on fire drill with firefighters from the regional fire safety and civil protection service (RSPBZN) at the Artium municipal centre for culture and education.

Pupils from classes 4A and 4B joined in. The drill showed them what to do in a fire, how to organise an evacuation, and how ready the emergency services and the building's staff are to respond.

The children saw different types of fire-fighting systems and how they work. They also learned the rules for how to behave in a fire. They watched the crews at close range and saw how the teams work together during an incident.

Demonstrations like this teach children the knowledge and skills to stay safe in an emergency.

"It is important for us to keep up good co-operation with the bodies that look after people's safety," said Nessebar mayor Nikolay Dimitrov. He added that the municipality always helps the fire service and the interior ministry, and will keep taking part in efforts to protect residents and visitors.