Public Education Public Education 
The Public Education Bureau strives to reduce the number and severity of fires by educating the public about FIRE SAFETY! We have proven that lives can be saved by educating people to practice fire safety and check their smoke detector! This is accomplished by various means including:
Programs at the various elementary schools
E.D.I.T.H – Exit Drills In The Home
Fire Clowns
Fire station Open House
Station Tours
Smoke Detector Program
We also work to reduce the number and severity of injuries by trying to make everyone aware to INJURY Prevention! We have tried to make everyone aware of:
Bicycle Safety
Obey traffic laws
Wear a helmet
Ride in the direction of traffic
One rider per regular bike
Use baskets to carry items
Walk bike to cross streets
Sports Safety
Wear appropriate safety equipment
Avoid playing in the streets, they are meant for cars
Pedestrian Safety
Use the sidewalks when available
When you must walk in the street, walk facing the traffic
Pay attention to traffic!
Home safety
Keep tools away from small children
Make certain children are clear of moving vehicles
Please contact the Public Education Bureau for information on any of these topics.
Links to educational websites!
Children:
U.S. Fire Administration http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/flash.shtm
Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.fema.gov/kids/
National Fire Protection Agency http://www.nfpa.org/sparky/index.html
State Farm http://www.statefarminsurance.com/kidstuf/smoke/indexyes.html
Adult:
U.S. Fire Administration http://www.usfa.fema.gov/safety/
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