Public Education
Public Education Starts with Preparedness
The Redings Mill Fire Protection District is committed to educating our community on ways that they can protect themselves from the devastating effects of fire. To accomplish this we offer a wide range of public education opportunities:
- BEHIND THE BAY DOORS
Station Tours
Bring your family, your class, or come by yourself to visit one of our stations and learn more about Redings Mill Fire District. During your visit, firefighters will show you our equipment, explain what we do, and share how we serve the community.
Kids can get an up-close look at the fire trucks, and families will have plenty of opportunities to take photos along the way.
- SAFETY STARTS AT HOME
Live S.A.F.E
Our public education program that is designed to bring safety to your home. Live S.A.F.E. stands for smoke alarms, assess for dangers, formulate a plan, and escape. At your request, firefighters will visit your home and assess your home for safety hazards both inside and outside the home.
Utilizing a assessment sheet we will make recommendations on how to safeguard your home from wildfires, inside the home we will look for hazards that could cause a fire. Firefighters will also check your smoke alarms to ensure they are working correctly and install smoke alarms if you do not have them.
We will then sit down with you and your children and draw an escape plan specific to your home. Finally, as a family, our firefighters will practice the escape plan with you and your children ensuring that everyone is ready if a fire occurs.
- EARLY EDUCATION & INTERVENTION
Juvenile Firesetter Program
Is it simple curiosity or is it a problem that needs attention. Our organization is a part of a local coalition of fire agencies, law enforcement, child service providers, and mental health care professionals that will evaluate a child to determine how serious the problem is if they are playing with fire.
After this assessment is complete an education program will be tailored to the child teaching them the dangers of fire and why it is important to not play with fire.
- Need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about emergency services, outdoor burning, fire safety, and resources available to residents of the Redings Mill Fire Protection District.
Can I schedule a tour of a Redings Mill Fire Protection District fire station?
What can children learn during a Redings Mill Fire Protection District station tour?
During a station tour, children can meet firefighters, explore fire trucks and emergency equipment, and learn about fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Redings Mill Fire Protection District provides educational experiences that help children understand how firefighters protect their communities.
What is the Redings Mill Fire Protection District LIVE S.A.F.E. program?
The LIVE S.A.F.E. program is a public fire safety education initiative offered by Redings Mill Fire Protection District. It helps families recognize household fire hazards, understand smoke alarm safety, develop home escape plans, and prepare for fire emergencies.
Does Redings Mill Fire Protection District help families create home fire escape plans?
Yes. Through its LIVE S.A.F.E. program, Redings Mill Fire Protection District provides guidance to help families develop and practice home fire escape plans. The program focuses on identifying potential hazards, establishing safe exits, and preparing household members for emergencies.
Does Redings Mill Fire Protection District offer a juvenile firesetter education program?
Yes. Redings Mill Fire Protection District participates in a juvenile firesetter intervention program designed to help families address concerning fire-related behaviors in children. Trained personnel can evaluate situations, provide fire safety education, and help determine appropriate intervention.