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Contact Us:
201 East Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-646-2500
Email: fire@richmondgov.com
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Prevention
Public Education
Our 5th Grade Fire Safety Education Program (F.S.E.P.) is presented in weekly 1-hour
lessons, for four weeks. Homework is assigned during lessons 1 and 3, and quizzes are given at
the end of lessons 2 and 4. After the program has been presented to all the 5th grade
classes at a given school, an award ceremony is held to reward the children with the highest
combined grades. The Chief, Captain and Lieutenant of each class are presented with a cap, T-shirt,
or other reward. All children that achieve a passing grade are presented with a Certificate of
Achievement.
Additionally, a Fire Safety Poster Contest is held for all 5th graders. Prizes are awarded
at the end of the year during the F.S.E.P. banquet honoring contest winners. The "Officers" from each
school are also invited and recognized for their achievements.
The Fire Prevention Division is also charged with the responsibility of providing fire safety education
to the general public. Several of our programs are listed below. If you are interested in scheduling
a presentation for your organization, just call 804-646-6640 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. If possible, try to call at least one week in advance.
Fire Safety House
The Fire Safety House is our tool for teaching fire safety to the public. Click
here to learn more about the Fire Safety House.
911 Simulator
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has acquired a 911 simulator, which gives children
the experience of making a 911 call, and teaches them the "do's" and "don'ts" of reporting an
emergency. Click here to learn more about the 911 simulator.
Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
The Fire Prevention Division can provide your organization or facility with portable fire
extinguisher training that includes a lecture, literature, a slide/Powerpoint presentation, and
hands-on experience if desired. Guidelines for this program are available for mailing or by
calling our office.
Age Specific Programs
Some of our programs target specific age groups. These include:
- Seniors' Fire Safety
- Pre-schoolers' Fire Safety
- Fire Safety Puppet Show
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