Community Programs

Senior Safety
This program began in 1998. It specifically targets the concerns of seniors and teaches fire safety, injury prevention and emergency preparedness. Firefighter educators meet regularly with residents of retirement and senior care facilities. This demographic group tends to be very independent and are often reluctant to call 911. They don't want “to bother us.” Consequently, we work hard to reassure our citizens that we are glad to respond whenever they need us. We also train the staff of the senior facilities. Each year we review facility emergency procedures and train the employees to use fire extinguishers.

Community Events
Fire engines and firefighters rapelling from extended ladders are common sights at Boulder community festivals and city-sponsored events. The firefighters use these opportunities to teach fire safety as well as raise awareness of their work. Our goal is to teach the public how they can take charge of their own safety.

Corporate Training
Fire crews train employees of local businesses proper use of fire extinguishers and emergency evacuation procedures. This training has been provided to 3 times as many companies in 2001 as in 1999. Boulder workplaces are safer due to this program expansion.

Community Outreach Efforts
Many children and parents enjoy “Sparky the Fire Dog and Your Favorite Boulder Firefighter” Story Hour at the Main Library in the Children's Corner on the second Wednesday of every month at 10 in the morning. Children love to bring cards and pictures to Sparky while their parents receive fire safety materials.

Station Tours
Station tours emphasize the same Firefighters Are Our Friends theme by explaining the work and environment that is home to firefighters and their equipment. This relationship building is an important aspect of neighborhood livability. Our belief is that a strong friendship with “my fire station” and “my firefighters” makes a child less likely to play with fire.

Neighborhood Post-Fire Meetings
Neighborhood Post-Fire Meetings are offered to a small segment of a neighborhood that has experienced a recent fire. These are held soon after a fire to take advantage of the neighbors' interest in what happened and how it can be avoided in the future. Typically, one of the neighbors hosts the meeting and invites others who are interested in attending. The firefighters or fire safety division personnel meet with neighbors to discuss fire safety in general.

Association Meetings:
Homeowner and neighborhood association meetings are also perfect opportunities for citizens and firefighters to discuss safety issues and concerns. We attend many picnics and meetings during the year.

School Programs
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 June 2006 08:09