Community Outreach and Public Education
The College Station Fire Department enjoys attending events and interacting with community members. You can submit a request at any time, though it is recommended that requests be submitted at least four weeks in advance. Availability is not guaranteed, and attendance is subject to weather. If you have an all-day or several hour event, the fire department may not be able to attend the event for the entire time period. Units will remain in service and may need to respond to an emergency.
Please be sure to specify on the request form in what capacity you would like the fire department to participate in your event. For example, some events like to ask the firefighters to show the apparatus to attendees, whereas others only want the apparatus parked nearby for attendees to see. After your request has been submitted, a member of the fire department will contact you to schedule a time for your presentation. Please allow five business days for processing your request.
Availability
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Members of the community can make a request to tour any of the College Station Fire Department stations. During a tour, a member of CSFD will walk you through the general areas of the station and discuss day-to-day life as a firefighter. Tours may also include showing the apparatus and various equipment/ tools utilized on the job.
It is recommended that station tour requests be submitted at least 30 days in advance, although requests can be made at any time.
Fire crews will remain in service and may be called to an emergency while your tour is in progress, or they may be on a call when you arrive. If the crew does not return or must leave during your tour, all efforts will be made to reschedule the tour.
Smoke Alarms
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 60% of fire deaths occur in homes that didn't have a working smoke alarm. The risk of dying in residential structure fires is reduced by half when working smoke alarms are present.
Smoke alarms should be placed in all bedrooms, outside each sleeping area, and there must be at least one smoke alarm on every level, including the basement. It is not recommended to place smoke alarms within less than 10 feet of cooking appliances.
Smoke alarms should be tested once a month. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. It is important to periodically clean your smoke alarm to keep dust and other particles from interfering with its detection.
The College Station Fire Department has battery-operated, residential smoke alarms that are available at no cost to College Station homeowners who are either physically or financially unable to purchase or install their own smoke alarms. Members of the fire department will also check smoke alarms for proper operation, location, and install batteries and/or smoke alarms.
Life Safety Training Request
Life safety training involves educating individuals on how to prevent, respond to, and manage emergencies to protect themselves and others. It typically covers topics like fire safety, first aid, fire extinguisher training, hands only CPR, and how to handle various emergency situations. The goal is to equip people with the knowledge and skills needed to reduce risks and effectively respond in critical moments, ensuring safety and well-being in both everyday settings and unexpected events.