Fire Department Public Education
Public Education Division
The Public Education Division of Princeton Fire Department is committed to educating our residents with information regarding fire and life safety, in an effort to reduce the incidents and severity of fire or medical related accidents.
We offer several educational programs and activities designed for all ages and ethnic groups within our community.
Fire Station Tours
Come in and see us! Our doors are always open to the residents of our community. You will get a first hand view of how we spend our day at the station, as well as the tools and apparatus that we use.
Walk-ins are always welcome, so if you always wanted to see the trucks come on in and we will be more than glad to see you!
Classroom Presentations
Fire prevention in Princeton is extremely important to the members of the fire department, and you can never be too young to start learning the importance of fire and life safety. We as a department thrive to maintain a strong relationship with our students, by providing safety programs to all day care or educational programs.
Some topics we cover when going into a facility to teach on fire and life safety are the topics of
- 9-1-1
- Exit drills in the home
- Stop, Drop, and Roll
- Smoke detector awareness
- Firefighter gear and the tools we use as a department
Senior Citizens
Princeton fire Department recognizes that a large percentage of our population is elderly, and we are proud to offer fire and life safety programs specifically designed around our elderly they are developed around independence and pride, yet address everyday situations. These presentations cover fire and injury prevention practices.
Smoke Detector Awareness
The Princeton Fire Department has noticed a substantial increase in the number of house fires in which a smoke detector was found damaged, found with a dead battery, or there was just no detector found. Every home should have at least one smoke detector on every floor, and if possible in every sleeping area.
The public Education Division has smoke detectors available, free of charge, for residents in our community. We also have literature on smoke detectors available, witch provide helpful information on safety, placement and home fire drills, as well as sticker to remind you to test your detectors monthly.
Special Events
The members of the fire department participate in several events throughout the year. This is our opportunity to interact with the public in a casual manner.
Fire Safety with Candles
Candles are one of the most common causes of house fires in the United States, as well as in our own community. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when burning candles:
- Use candle holders that are sturdy, non-combustible, and will not tip over easily.
- Keep candles away from combustibles (paper, boxes, clothing, flammable liquids).
- Do not burn candles in children's rooms, or leave children unattended with burning candles.
- Do not place lit candles near windows or doorways, where a draft could bring combustibles in contact with flame.
- Almost one half of all candle related fires start in the bedroom. If you burn candles in the bedroom, place them at least two feet from any bedding, curtains, blinds, wallpaper, upholstered furniture, clothing or reading materials.
- The best way to prevent a candle related fire in your home is to never leave a burning candle unattended! Extinguish all candles before going to bed, or leaving the room.
Home Fire Escape Plans
It's 5:30am and you are suddenly awakened by the smoke detectors. You can smell smoke, and your family is asleep. Do you know what to do? Every family should have, and practice a home escape route. A fire escape route gives your family a better chance of getting out of the house safely.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact our Public Education Coordinator Joe Welte.