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Public Education Programs
The volunteers & staff do a variety of public education events throughout the year.
WHALE PROGRAM
The W.H.A.L.E. program stands for "We have a little emergency"
The WHALE program is designed to familiarize kids with ambulance operations in the event a child needs the assistants of medics and ambulance service.
The program is run in conjuntion with the fire station tours. After a station tour is completed the children are gathered into an area for viewing. A stuffed bunny acts as the patient and children watch while the "Bunny" is put on a backboard and a c-collar applied. Kids then follow the "Bunny" into the back of the ambulance and learn about a variety of procedures. The kids learn about what a stethoscope does and how blood pressure is taken and what an oxygen mask feels like.
These procedures are show to the kids so that in the event that they might need an ambulance the experience is more relaxed and less intimidating for the child.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Nationwide, one week out of the year is dedicated to fire prevention. 2003's Fire Prevention Week involved over 800 kids. See more information from this year's events. View highlights from 2002, 2001 or 2000 Fire Prevention Weeks.
SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS - New Law in Effect!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tells us that half of the child car seats in use today are installed incorrectly without parents realizing it. Nationally over 1,000 children under age 10 die and 160,000 are injured each year as passengers in motor vehicles. The lives of you and your family could depend on using seat belts and child car seats correctly.
The Steamboat Springs Fire Department has several trained "Safety Seat Technicians" on the department to help ensure that your child is properly restrained. Complementary inspections are offered every Wednesday between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please email or call 879-0700 for an appointment or more information.
Remember children under the age of 12 should never ride in the front seat of a car with a passenger air bag.
If you are in need of additional information check out the Colorado Child Passenger Safety site or the NHTSA web site.
SOBER PROM PROGRAM
Annually the Steamboat Springs Fire Department produces a Sober Prom Program to encourage high school students to not drink and drive. Learn More!
SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM
The Steamboat Springs Fire Department realizes that properly installed and operating smoke detectors in a home can provide a valuable early warning to occupants in the event of a fire. The department offers a free smoke detector and installation to anyone who is unable or would like more information on home safety. To schedule an installation or to request a detector contact the fire station.
JUVENILE FIRESETTING PROGRAM
The Steamboat Springs Fire Department is concerned about children who play with fire. This problem requires the attention of all adults, parents, teachers, and safety officials. The "Juvenile Firesetter Program" educates children and adults about the dangerous consequences of playing with fire. If you suspect that your child is participating in fire play, contact the Steamboat Springs Fire Department for help.
CPR CLASSES
The Steamboat Springs Fire Department offers a basic "Heart Saver" class to all Steamboat Springs High School juniors and seniors. For more information on obtaining your CPR certification, contact Colorado Mountain College at 870-4444.
STATION TOURS
All station tours are done by the volunteers and therefore require a two-week advance notice. To be put on the schedule contact the fire station.
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