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Community Education
The Tempe Fire Department is
committed to providing the community with life safety education. We believe in
the power of prevention and education and offer a wide range of services.
Our aim is to reduce life and property loss in our community. By educating those who live and work in Tempe we can safe lives
Our two highly trained
Education Specialist are available to present a variety of programs for our
schools, organizations or businesses. They provide these services for
child, adult and senior safety and injury prevention education throughout our
community. Below are some of the programs that are provide to the
community.
 Preschool Program
The purpose of our visits to the preschools is
to educate children about fire and water safety.
As a
result of our safety education programs we have been able to lower the number
of children
who have died or been injured in fires and water related incidents. Safety
messages that are
covered are; Matches and Lighters are Tools Not Toys, Stop, Drop and
Roll, 911, Never Swim
Alone and Pool and Water Safety
Rules.
School Program
Our safety classes are age specific.
Each class is designed to meet the educational, physical ability and
reasoning skills of the students. Safety messages that are
covered are: Fire Safety, Water
Safety, and General Injury Prevention. We also offer Kitchen Safety and First
Aid – What to do Before the Fire Department Arrives to middle and
high
students.
These programs
are also appropriate for Scout Groups or After School Programs.
Fall and Fire Safety for our Older Adult Population
Each year, approximately
7,000 older adults, age 65 and older, die as a result of home falls, and an
additional 1,000 die in their homes from fires or burns.
Since as we get older we become more
vulnerable to falls and fire the Tempe Fire Department has put together programs
to address those needs. We offer presentations that cover the following: slip
and fall prevention, cooking safety, smoke alarm maintenance, escape plans and
call 911.
Civic Groups/Homeowner
A variety of programs
including fire and water
safety are available to adult audiences.
The fire safety program is designed for the
homeowner as well as those who live in apartments, townhouses or condos.
Topics that are covered include; what causes most residential fires, prevention
measures, what to do in case of a fire, what to do after a
fire has occurred in your home, and what
services the Fire Department offers.
Additional information regarding proper placement of smoke
detectors, fire extinguishers and drafting and practicing an evacuation plan
will be covered.
The water safety program is designed for
homeowners that have swimming pools, but there is also good information for those
people who live in areas where there is a community pool.
Topics that are covered include;
common causes of drowning/near
drownings, prevention measures, what to do in
case of an accident and reporting an emergency.
Participating in a CPR class is also stressed in our presentations.
Knowing CPR is an important tool to have not only in drowning incidents but in
other emergencies as well. Information on who to contact and where CPR
classes are held is made available.
Business
Many of the nation's annual 5,000 business
fires could be prevented if companies and employees followed basic on-the-job
safety practices. The Education Section has put together a program designed to
assist employers and their employees in workplace safety.
Topics that are covered include; electrical & equipment safety, keeping exits and stairways clear,
evacuation plans and fire extinguishers.
Federal Regulations require that employers who
provide portable fire extinguishers in the workplace must
also provide training in the proper use of
extinguishers. Used properly, portable fire extinguishers can save lives and
property by putting out a small fire in the workplace or containing one until
the fire department arrives.
Project Open House Program
This program provides residents of our
community with the unique opportunity to observe the devastating effects of a
home ravaged by fire. We allow access to the public
into a home that has recently suffered a fire. With the permission of the homeowner and their insurance
carrier we open the home of a recent fire for the public to tour.
Success
is based on sensitive cooperation with the fire victims who
have agree to share their
personal tragedy with the general public.
The tour not only provides the opportunity to
tour a home that has suffered a devastating fire but also allows the community to learn fire safety
behaviors that could prevent fires and save lives. Fire Department personnel
lead tour groups through the home and provide
information on fire and burn prevention and answer questions the public may
have.
The emotional impact of an actual fire
provides a heightened awareness to the ravages of fire.
Operation Prom/Grad Program
This program was
specifically developed for Junior and Senior high school
students and is presented prior to Prom Night and Graduation. The program
centers on the increased incidents of drinking and driving that typically occurs
during the prom and graduation season. A mock alcohol-related accident is
graphically depicted for the students followed by a safety
presentation on
seat belt use, the judicial system and spinal cord injuries. The programs
intent is to discourage high school students from drinking
and driving.
Operation Prom/Grad is a cooperative effort between
the Fire Department, Police Department, Ambulance Company, School Officials and
the school's SADD Chapter.
Trauma Teddy Program
The Tempe Fire Department carries Teddy Bears
on all their equipment. These furry little creatures are provided by local
businesses, schools and civic groups. The bears are given to youngsters to
relieve some of the trauma and confusion children experience when involved in
car accidents, fires, or other emergency situations.
Health and Safety Fairs
Educational Specialist are
also available to participate in your
companies or groups health and safety fair to address a variety of
topics including fire safety, water safety, disaster preparedness and child
safety.
For more information on these or other programs contact the Public
Education Section at (480) 858-7230
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