School and Community Events

"Show and Tell" and Fire Safety Information
The Appleton Fire Department will make school visits and participate in community events as they are able to. Training and fire response take precedence over public education. 

Topics that may be discussed:

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

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.

If you need help, contact the Public Education Division at 920-832-5820 to find out availability of a truck/crew for your event/visit. 

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