Public Education Programs
Our public education programs help people of all ages learn how to prevent fires and stay safe in an emergency. Fill out the request form below to book a program that fits your group's needs.
Types of Public Education Programs
Fill out the Public Education Request Form for these types of events:
Camp or Daycare Presentation
School Fire Safety Program
School Event or Fair
Fire Extinguisher Training
Station Tour
Community Event
Workplace Presentation
Arson Prevention Program for Children
The Fire Service works with mental health partners to help youth and their families reduce the risks that come from playing with fire. Mental health professionals will assess the risk of continued unsafe behaviour and try to find out why your child is setting fires. The Fire Service will teach your family about fire safety. The program is free and available to children from two to 17 years of age.
Residential Apartment Building Presentation
There are free fire safety presentations in Kawartha Lakes for residents living in multi-residential buildings. You must have a group of 10 or more people to book a presentation, and a computer and projector are required. Safety topics include:
- Importance of escape planning
- What to do if you find a fire
- What to do when you hear a fire alarm in your building
- When and how to use a fire extinguisher
- What to do if you see smoke in the hallway or stairwell
- Deciding to go or stay
- How to protect yourself when you decide to stay in your apartment
- Importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- How to prevent fire hazards in your apartment
Seniors Fire Safety
Our senior safety presentations include:
- Preventing the Leading Causes of Home Fires
- Smoke alarm requirements
- Carbon monoxide alarm requirements
- Home fire escaping / Planning around your needs
- Fall prevention
- Fire extinguisher training can be provided upon request
