Public Education and CPR Training

Public Fire Education:  The department routinely educates the community on fire prevention and safety.  Fire prevention educational sessions reach all age groups in the city, from preschool to the elderly.  Small children are taught "stop, drop and roll" and "stay low and go" practices, as well as the dangers of matches and other fire hazards and sessions for elderly residents stress fire safety around heading and cooking appliances and other safety tips.  The department can customize fire education sessions for group presentations, such as local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops, preschools, senior living facilities and foreign exchange students.  Public education sessions are also given to various businesses on industrial fire safety, including the proper use of fire extinguishers on live fires. 

Safety Day and Open House:  Every October, the department holds an open house is held at the station located on Buntrock Avenue during Fire Prevention Week.  The event provides information on fire prevention, a home fire safety plan, boater safety and free blood pressure screenings and draws hundreds of community residents and their families.  In addition, there are demonstrations of fire service equipment and apparatus, ems equipment and includes a landing by Flight for Life.  In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, the departments visits local elementary schools and conducts fire safety talks, along with apparatus demonstrations.

CPR Training:  The department conducts Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for local groups or businesses in the community.  Training can be conducted at your facility or at the department.  Please contact our non-emergency number 262-242-2530 for further information, cost and availability.