School Programs

Our Pre-School program is still in the works. For the time being, please visit SparkySchoolHouse.Org for some great resources!

Students learn about fire fighters as community helpers and what they look like in their protective gear. We practice the concepts of “Don’t Hide, Go Outside” and “Get Low and Go” when there is smoke, fire or a smoke alarm going off inside of our homes. Students also learn about avoiding household items that can cause burns, not touching or picking up lighters or matches and how to appropraitely call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency.

Student learn about the importance of smoke alarms in our home. There is a focus on where smoke alarms belong, how we should maintain them and how to respond to the different sounds smoke alarms make. They learn the top 6 home fire dangers (including matches and lighters) and how they and their families can mitigate those dangers as well as how to make a home fire escape plan.

Students learn about fire safety in the kitchen including burn or scald response and stop – drop and roll. They also learn bike, pedestrian and passenger safety including correct helmet fitting. We also focus on safe decision making and avoiding risky behaviors that can have negative consequences, this includes how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency or when risky behaviors are occurring.

Students focus on life safety skills for taking care of themselves and other. They learn about fire science and impacts, including good decision making and safe choices to avoid the dangers of fire. We discuss the potential careers available in the fire service. They also learn about the basics of fire extinguisher classification and usage, hands only CPR and poison prevention.

Our High School program is still in the works! For students interested in a career in the fire service industry please visit the Explorer Program page on our website.