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Community Risk Reduction

Education plays a critical role in public fire and life safety. A goal of Durango Fire & Rescue is to increase public knowledge which can help change behavior to reduce risk and loss.

Firefighter using extinguisher on fire during training, observer watches.
A firefighter in gear carrying a hose near a fire truck, with spectators in the background.
Child giving high-five to a person in a firefighting dog mascot costume at an outdoor event.
Firefighters showing equipment to children near a fire truck.
Two red fire trucks on a street, with people in the background and a clear blue sky.
A firefighter spraying water, children watching, on a sunny day, possibly during a demonstration or community event.
A fire truck parked on a street with a group of people, some in costumes, and traffic cones indicating an event or emergency.
Firefighter using extinguisher on fire during training, observer watches.
A firefighter in gear carrying a hose near a fire truck, with spectators in the background.
Child giving high-five to a person in a firefighting dog mascot costume at an outdoor event.
Firefighters showing equipment to children near a fire truck.
Two red fire trucks on a street, with people in the background and a clear blue sky.
A firefighter spraying water, children watching, on a sunny day, possibly during a demonstration or community event.
A fire truck parked on a street with a group of people, some in costumes, and traffic cones indicating an event or emergency.

Safety Class Offerings

Safety Classes for the Community 

PREVENTING FALLS

Falls are a common danger, often for older generations.  Learn the hows and whys of common falls, as well as fall prevention and safety.

  • Capacity: Maximum class size 30.
  • Class Time: 30 - 45 minutes

 

HOME ESCAPE PLAN

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Members of your family may become frightened and need clear direction in how to exit the house. This class will teach you how to devise your own home escape plan as well as help you in practicing that plan with the entire family.

  • All ages
  • Class Length: 45- 60 minutes
  •  Individual family visits

 

HOME SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR CLASS

Learn the importance of having and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. You will learn how the two detectors work, how to properly install and maintain them, and what to do if they sound the alarm.

  • All ages
  • Class Length: 45- 60 minutes
  • Individual family visits

 

KITCHEN FIRE PREVENTION

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. In this class, you will build awareness about the nature and extent of kitchen/cooking fires and will learn ways to prevent them.

  • Ages 13 and up
  • Class Length: 45 - 60 minutes
  • Maximum class size: 25 participants

 

USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Training on how and when to use a fire extinguisher is essential at home and in the workplace. This class covers all aspects of fire safety, including how to identify different types of fires, selecting the appropriate extinguisher for the job, and proper handling and use of a fire extinguisher.

  • Ages 13 and up
  • Class Length: 45- 60 minutes (20-minute lecture followed by a hands-on activity)
  • Maximum class size: 20 participants

 

HOMEOWNER WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS

Designed for homeowners, this series of classes focuses on preparing your home and your family for wildfire season.This series is taught once a year during spring, before fire season starts.
Classes cover the following topics:

  1. Home insurance and wildfire
  2. Home hardening
  3. Defensible space
  4. Preparing for an evacuation
  5. Understanding wildfires.
  • Adults/Homeowners
  • Each Class Length: 60 minutes
  • Maximum class size: 30 participants

 

FIRST AID/CPR

First Aid and CPR are taught by Heart Safe La Plata. Please visit their website to sign up for a class.

HEART SAFE LA PLATA

 

Safety Classes for Schools 

SPARKY TALKS

Learning about fire safety is fun and enjoyable when Sparky the Fire Dog comes to visit. Request Sparky to come to your classroom to teach about fire safety and help kids build good safety habits. Students will earn a Sparky’s Fire Safety Club certificate for taking an active role in fire safety.

  • Ages Pre -K to 10
  • Class Size: 20 participants
  • Class Length: 45- 60 minutes

 

MEET A FIREFIGHTER

 

USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Training on how and when to use a fire extinguisher is essential at home and at school. This class covers all aspects of fire safety, including how to identify different types of fires, selecting the appropriate extinguisher for the job, and proper handling and use of a fire extinguisher.

  • 13 and up
  • Class Length: 45- 60 minutes (20-minute lecture followed by a hands-on activity)
  • Maximum Class Size: 20 participants