FIRE STATION TOURS

The Belmont Fire Department offers tours of its headquarters located at 14 Gilmanton Road for the purpose of increasing safety awareness.

Tour groups are designed for approx. 5 - 20 people. There must be adequate adult supervision for children. Firefighters remain ‘in-service’ during tours. Fire companies may need to respond to emergencies. If they do, it will be necessary for the tour to be rescheduled and your group to exit the station. Also, the visit may be cancelled at the last minute with no notification due to emergency response requirements. Please keep this in mind when visiting.

Firefighters have serious work to do. Birthday party groups are welcome to tour the station but may not hold party festivities at the station. However, we can come to your facility (see FIREFIGHTER VISITS).

Fire station tours may be scheduled between the hours of 9:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday – Sunday. Evening tours are scheduled under special circumstances. Please allow 2 weeks notice to schedule your visit. Station tours last between 20-40 minutes depending on the age group and topics discussed.

Safety discussions and handout materials vary for different age groups. Please specify the number of participants for each age group on tour.

FIREFIGHTER VISITS

Firefighters can visit your facility for safety education and workplace training.

Facility visits are designed for groups of 10 or more people. If children will be present, an adequate number of chaperones must be present to quickly clear the children from the fire truck or ambulance if there is an emergency. A parking area must be provided where the fire truck or ambulance can get in and out quickly in the event of an emergency.

Firefighters remain ‘in-service’ during visits. Fire companies may need to respond to emergencies. If they do, it will be necessary for the visit to be rescheduled. Also, the visit may be cancelled at the last minute without notification due to emergency response requirements. Please keep this in mind when scheduling.

Firefighter visits may be scheduled between the hours of 9:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday – Sunday. Please allow 2 weeks notice to schedule your visit. Visits last between 20-40 minutes depending on the age group and topics discussed.

Safety discussions and handout materials vary for different age groups. Please specify the number of participants for each age group that will be in attendance.

HOME SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Upon request of a homeowner, the Belmont Fire Department will visit the resident and provide valuable information and suggestions on how to make their home fire safe.

FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

The Fire Prevention Department provides numerous fire prevention programs to the public. These include:

• SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

• SPRINKLERS

• EXIT PLANS

LIFE SAFETY PROGRAMS

• FALL PREVENTION

• SAFE COOKING

• CPR / FIRST AID

PRE-SCHOOL, HOME SCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL

Our on-duty personnel are happy to visit your class and discuss general fire safety and firefighter familiarization with your kids. Our Fire Prevention Department has education programs available for students of all ages. This can include:

• FIREFIGHTERS ARE OUR FRIENDS

• STOP! DROP! ROLL! & COVER!

• CRAWL LOW UNDER SMOKE

• EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME (EDITH)

• HAZARD RECOGNITION

• SMOKE ALARMS

WORKPLACE SAFETY

This class is for businesses. Upon a request, the Fire Department can provide safety information or public demonstrations to staff and employees concerning safety in the workplace. This can include:

• FIRE RESPONSE PLANS

• MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANS

• YOUR BUILDING'S FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• WORKPLACE HAZARDS

• FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

HEALTH CARE FACILITY PROGRAMS

Upon request, we can conduct on-site training services for health care facilities. They include:

• FIRE RESPONSE PLANS

• MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANS

• YOUR BUILDING'S FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

• FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING