Chesterfield Fire Department
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Request a Fire Safety Visit

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Teachers can request a visit from a fire crew to teach basic fire safety to students.

Families and children visiting Chesterfield firefighters in front of Truck 3

Chesterfield Township's suppression crews visit classrooms within the township at the request of teachers, instructing the township's youngest residents on basic fire safety.

Visits are part of the department's Community Risk Reduction program and are arranged directly with the fire department.

Step by Step

  1. Get in touch

    Call the fire department at (586) 725-2233 with your school, the age group and the dates that suit you.

  2. Agree a date

    Crews schedule visits around their shift pattern and call load. An on-duty crew may be called away to an emergency, so the department will reschedule if that happens.

  3. Get ready

    Let the department know how many students or visitors to expect, their ages, and anything you would like covered, such as smoke alarms, escape plans, stop, drop and roll, or meeting a firefighter in full gear.

Your Options

Ways to Get This Done

Classroom visits

A fire crew visits your school to teach basic fire safety, and often brings the fire engine so students can see the equipment up close.

Station tours

Schools, scout troops, daycares and community groups can tour Fire Station 1 or Fire Station 3, see the apparatus and meet the crew on duty.

Fire Safety House

The department's Fire Safety House trailer lets children practice recognizing smoke and getting out of a house safely. It appears at the annual Open House and community events.

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Groups of adults and seniors

Firefighters also present to adult groups on topics such as home fire safety, space heaters, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and first aid.

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The annual Open House

Every October the department opens Fire Station 3 to the public with apparatus, demonstrations and the Fire Safety House.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a charge for a visit?

No. Fire safety visits and station tours are part of the department's Community Risk Reduction program.

How far ahead should we ask?

Two to three weeks' notice helps the department schedule a crew, especially in October during Fire Prevention Week.

Can a firefighter show the gear?

Yes. Seeing a firefighter in full turnout gear and breathing apparatus helps young children understand that firefighters are there to help, not to be feared.

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