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Public Education
The Fire Department is very active in Community Public Education.
Members of the Redwood City Fire Department would enjoy the opportunity
to speak with your community group, church group, neighborhood
association, work place or other group. We cover a variety of
topics including, but not limited to the following:
- Home safety
- What to do in a fire
- Working with your local public safety officials
- Fire extinguisher training
- Smoke detectors
- Helping children cope with disaster
The Fire Stations are open to members of the public who would like
to schedule a tour of one of our facilities.
If you are interested in having the Redwood City Fire Department
visit your group or if you would like to tour a Redwood City Fire
Station, please contact our administrative
offices at 780-7400, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, to schedule
a time. Please remember that our visiting crews are in-service
for calls, and may be called away from your tour or event due
to an emergency response.
If you would like to spend a couple of hours with the Redwood
City Fire Department and respond to emergency calls with us, please
call our administrative
offices
to schedule a ride-along. This program is open to community members
18 years of age and older.
JUNIOR FIRE ACADEMY
The Junior Fire Academy is a program designed to introduce youngsters between the ages of 11 and 15 to possible career opportunities available within the fire department and related fields.
The Academy consists of five 8 hour classes, which cover topics such as: first aid, CPR, fire safety, fire extinguisher use, cooking safety, home safety tips, planning exit drills in the home and preparing for a natural disaster.
Your child will build confidence and have fun while participating in drills such as: extinguishing fire with a fire hose, completing an obstacle course and climbing our 100' ladder. This experience is one that your child will never forget.
For more information about this unique opportunity go to the Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services web page.
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