Station Tours
Groups can book a station tour at the Scioto
Township Fire Station. Station tours typically
include an inside look at the fire apparatus, the tools that are
used during a fire or other emergencies, and a demonstration of
firefighter gear and how it is used. Some general fire safety
information is also typically covered. Station tours take
between 30 minutes and 1 hour to complete.
It is preferred that station tours be
scheduled a minimum 2 weeks ahead of time in order to best
accommodate the firefighters schedule. However, alternative
times can be arranged, if necessary. Also, please keep in mind
that the firefighters are on-duty during the tour and in the
event of an emergency will have to depart quickly. Another tour
can be scheduled, if necessary.
To schedule a tour please contact the fire
department at (740) 666-2121 or any of the Officers listed on
this website through email . Please have the following
information ready:
- Name
- Organization
- Contact Person & Phone Number
- Date of Tour
- Time of Tour
- Number of Kids and their Age
Range
- Number of Adults
- Any Special Requests
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Children Fire Safety Presentations
Prevention Officer Guyton
is available upon request to give children
fire safety presentations. Although the
majority of requests come from preschools,
kindergartens, grades 1-3, Scout Troops, and
other children organizations, fire safety
presentations can be given to kids of any
age and will be tailored for the specific
audience and age group. Depending on the
group of children, topics might include:
- Stop, Drop, and Roll
- Crawl Low Under Smoke
- Matches and Lighter
Safety
- Adult Tools vs.
Children Toys
- Smoke Detectors
- What is an Emergency?
- Dial 9-1-1 &
Emergency Information
- Escape Plans & Exit
Drills
- Firefighters Are Your
Friends
- Firefighter Gear
To schedule a children
fire safety presentation call (740)
666-2121. |
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Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week,
officially sponsored by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), is an annual
event held across the nation to keep the
public informed about the importance of fire
prevention.
In conjunction with the
national campaign, the Scioto Township Fire
Department visits local grade schools
(kindergarten through fifth grade) during
the month of October to promote and educate
children on fire safety. Fire prevention
officers and firefighters will visit the
local grade schools, and through activities
such as an interactive fire safety obstacle
course or the Fire Safety House, educate
children on lessons such as:
- Smoke Detectors
- Crawl Low Under Smoke
- Feel Door for Heat
- Stop, Drop, and Roll
- Escape Plans
- Dialing 911 in an
Emergency
- Firefighters are
their Friends
- Differences between
Adult Tools and Children Toys
The Scioto Township Fire
Station also celebrates Fire Prevention Week
at the annual Halloween Trick or Treat
night. The open house allows all ages
to see the station, look at the apparatus,
and the rest of the equipment. All is
welcome !
For more information on
the National Fire Prevention Week campaign
visit the NFPA website at
www.firepreventionweek.org.
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