Fire Prevention Education
The Lakeland Fire Department offers several free public education programs for both children and adults to help promote fire safety for the citizens of Lakeland. The following programs take place at your location unless otherwise requested or specified.
Learn more about each program here. To request a program, complete our electronic request form.
Smoke Alarms Go Beep – Pre-K and Kindergarten
This program teaches children to recognize what happens when a smoke alarm goes off and what to do when it does. Children learn the importance of getting out and staying out when a smoke alarm is going off and having a meeting place with their family in case of an emergency.
Friendly Firefighter – Pre-K - 5th Grade
This program is designed to familiarize children with firefighters and their protective gear. The goal is to create the perception of firefighters as friends and community helpers. Students will learn the pieces of protective gear and how they work to protect each firefighter.
Staying Fire Safe– 1st– 3rd Grade
This program teaches children how to identify fire hazards, what to do when a fire emergency occurs, and how to use the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" method.
Meet and Greet with the Fire Engine – All Ages
Firefighters come out with their engine to teach children a little about their "toolbox on wheels." Children can be introduced to the many tools found on a fire engine and can include a demonstration/explanation of the firefighter's bunker gear from our "Friendly Firefighter" program.
Station Tours– All Ages
Do you want to learn how firefighters work and live when on duty? Then a station tour will be right for your group! Get an up-close look at the fire engines and the fire station to learn more about how firefighters live and respond to emergencies. You’ll learn more about the special gear the firefighters wear to fight fires and how they use their equipment to help in medical emergencies and fire incidents effectively.
Groups are typically invited to visit Station 1 at 701 East Main Street, but tours at other station locations can be arranged. Tours last approximately 40-60 minutes.
College Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Basics
This program is designed to teach college students how to prevent and prepare for a fire emergency. Specialized for Resident Assistants and Directors, the presentation teaches them how to recognize safety hazards and how to organize an escape plan for their dormitories. We also have a demonstration of how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Workplace Safety and Fire Extinguisher Basics
This program is designed to teach adults what to do in a workplace fire emergency, as well as to recognize possible fire hazards in the workplace and how to avoid them. We also have a demonstration of how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Let's Retire Fire (55+)
At age 55+, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls compared to the rest of the population. This program focuses on the many causes of injury to older residents and how to prevent them.