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Fire and Life Safety Education
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Educating the public is the most effective way to prevent the devastating effects of fires and other injuries.
To accomplish this goal, the Charlotte Fire Department delivers fire & life safety education for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Charlotte.
The most effective way to prevent the tragedy of fire and other injuries is to educate the public on their causes and to introduce strategies in dealing with these emergencies. The Charlotte Fire Department partners with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to provide the safety tools needed to prevent tragedies. CFD offers multiple programs for Charlotte and Mecklenburg area schools.
To request a fire education program click here. or contact CFD Fire & Life Safety Education firesafety@charlottenc.gov
Please allow 30 days notice for all requests.
441 Beaumont Avenue
Charlotte NC 28204
704.336.3970
firesafety@charlottenc.gov
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Educator-based programs
Most community events are best served with a fire truck visit from one of our stations. If you have a classroom-based event, consider inviting an educator to your program. The following programs are conducted by NC Fire & Life Safety Educators and offered to classes.
Pre-K and Early Elementary Reading Program
This program consists of reading fire safety books to children, playing fire safety games/music, and displaying fire gear. Activities vary depending on group size and time constraints. Approx. 60-45 minutes
3rd Grade Fire and Life Safety Program
This program is a standardized lesson plan presented to 3rd grade classrooms. Students are provided with the knowledge and materials to protect themselves and their families from a fire or burn injury. Approx. 30-45 minutes.
National Fire Prevention Week
CFD highlights fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week to promote fire safety in the community for the month of October. CFD programs vary each year; however the Annual Fire Prevention Week Bulletin Board Contest for 3rd graders is the signature event for this week. CFD joins with community partners to bring this program to our children. The winners receive cash and in-kind products for their schools. Registration to compete opens each August. To request a registration form and obtain complete rules contact Fire & Life Safety Education at firesafety@charlottenc.gov
Middle School Burn & Arson Prevention Program
This program is a standardized lesson plan presented to middle school classrooms. Students are provided with the knowledge and materials to protect themselves and their families from a fire or burn injury, as well as arson prevention. Approx. 30-45 minutes.
Juvenile Firesetter Program
This program is a standardized, age-appropriate lesson plan presented to children 16 and under who have shown curiosity toward fire or who have started fires. Students and their families are provided with the knowledge and materials to protect themselves from future fire incidents. The program is a collaborative effort with area juvenile services and law enforcement organizations. Approx. 90 minutes.
Blaze
Who’s that coming through the smoke and haze?? It’s Blaze!
Created in 2004 as a local partner to “Sparky” www.sparky.org, Blaze is the official mascot of the Charlotte Fire Department. Blaze assists the CFD with fire safety awareness and is featured in his own video shown during programs. Blaze attends fire safety programs, parades and even sporting events in order to teach young and old about how to stay safe.
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Additional Community Resources
CFD Fire & Life Safety Education works with many partners to create a safer Charlotte. Dedicated to reducing injuries and deaths, these non-profit organizations work closely with CFD Fire & Life Safety Education.
Charlotte Firefighters Burned Children Fund: FFBCF supports burn patients, survivors, and their families as well as provides support for fire prevention programs. www.ffbcf.org
Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg Coalition: Safe Kids provides childhood injury prevention resources to the Charlotte Mecklenburg community. 704-336-7233 or www.safekidscharmeck.org
Do The Right Thing, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to recognizing, celebrating and rewarding youth who, in the face of overwhelming odds, exhibit character and integrity. www.dotherightthing-char.org
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