School-Based Programs

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Pre-School

Pre School classes using the "Play Safe, Be Safe" curriculum are offered upon request to the community to introduce children to basic fire safety skills.

SAFETY DOG is also available to introduce our youngest citizens to the Fire Department and to lay a foundation of trust for future educational opportunities. Safety Dog appears at community events such as Ice Cream Socials, Thorntonfest, Harvest Fest, and National Night Out.

Elementary School

Fire Prevention Month — October — is our busiest month in terms of education efforts. We target all kindergarten, first, and second graders in the City elementary schools and focus on Fire Safety Education.

Second-grade students are encouraged to participate in a theme-related poster contest. And every student receives a gift to denote our visit and takes home important information to share with their families.

We also offer a "Third Grade Partnership" program. Firefighters are available to partner with a school and teach valuable lessons in fire science, burn injury, controlled and uncontrolled fires, making appropriate decisions, bike safety, and the many roles of the Fire Department in the community.

Middle School

Middle School students are a top priority. We began implementing a prevention education program, called "Look Hot Stay Cool" in 2001 to help middle school students become aware of the dangers and consequences of inappropriate behavior with fire.

The middle school prevention program dovetails with the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program which is designed to evaluate and educate juveniles in our community who may be curious about fire or that have been involved in firestarting activities. Referrals for this program are received from a variety of sources. Each child referred to the program is assessed to determine if education is appropriate and if a referral to another agency such as Adams Community Mental Health is necessary.

High School

High School students are given the opportunity to meet with firefighters one on one to find out about career opportunities in the fire service during career fairs. (Available upon request)

Questions?

Email us at firedept@cityofthornton.net, or call 303-538-7602. Or visit our contact information page...

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