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. 

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.

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.