Station Tours
The Appleton Fire Department offers fire stations tours for children and adults interested in learning more about firefighting, the equipment used and facilities.  

Why Tour?  
A tour provides information about fire safety, the firefighting career, the station and facility, the materials and equipment used to fight fires and respond to emergencies.

What Can I Expect to Learn?
Topics that may be discussed:

 Fire Department Basics – Participants are given anoverview of a career in the fire service.

Fire station living quarters – The tour includes a walk through of living areas and the apparatus floor.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance – Participants get a closer look at the vehicles and learn about the equipment that is carried and used.

Personal Protective Clothing – Participants learn about the need for and use of personal protective equipment, including SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus). Participants may also learn about the physical fitness requirements necessary for working in protective clothing with heavy tools.

Fire Apparatus – Participants may learn some basics about the various roles/responsibilities of each crewmember assigned to an emergency vehicle such as: the driver/engineer, crew officer and firefighters.

Types of calls firefighters are called to assist with – Firefighters respond to many different types of fire situations and medical calls. There are a variety of other calls the firefighters assist with as well. Participants may learn about the types of calls firefighters are called on.

Public Education – Firefighters conduct educational programs, which consist of school tours, vehicle/equipment demonstrations, extinguisher classes, child car seat installations, safety talks and special events. Participants can learn more about how firefighters spread the word of prevention of fires through public education efforts.

How Do I Schedule a Tour? 
Contact the Public Education Division at 920-832-5820 and indicate your interest in a tour.

You will be asked specifics about:

• Which fire station you prefer to visit. (Optional.) If you don't have a preference, we will schedule a tour at the station closest to your location. 

• The group wanting the tour (grade, age and number of participants (both adults and children).

• Preferred date/time. NOTE: Tours are typically scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tours are scheduled around other commitments (training, etc.).

• Many times the tour can be scheduled during the initial phone call. Other times we must verify the preferred date, time and fire station availability and call back.

How Do I Prepare for the Tour?
To get the most out of the tour, be sure to think about what you might see and what you expect to learn about. Prepare questions to ask ahead of time to maximize the learning experience.  

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