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 The Holden Fire Department is proud of its commitment to educate the public in fire safety and prevention.
The Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program is a statewide initiative to teach fire education and prevention in our community. This program is handled by the departments S.A.F.E. Coordinator, Firefighter/EMT David A. Chapin. Although the program is mainly aimed at children, fire safety education is taught to people of all ages. The S.A.F.E. program is designed to put specially trained fire and life safety educators in the classroom to teach about fire safety and prevention.
This program is designed to equip elementary, middle and high school students with skills for recognizing the dangers of fire. The following topics are taught and discussed, but are not limited to: fire drills, how to identify emergencies and the proper use of 9-1-1, stop, drop and roll, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the importance of testing and replacing the batteries in detectors, E.D.I.T.H. (Exit drills in the home), holiday safety, ice safety, and the importance of establishing emergency drills and a meeting place outside the home in case of fire or other emergency.
The S.A.F.E. Coordinator serves as a role model for impressionable youth while providing students with firsthand knowledge of the dangers associated with fire, materials, and the harmful effects of smoking-induced illnesses. S.A.F.E. Coordinators and instructors play a significant role in the prevention of fire through such efforts as broadening public awareness of fire hazards and the enforcement of state laws, including those that regulate the use, sale, and storage of smoking-related materials. This program also seeks to reduce tobacco consumption by educating our community about the fire and health related dangers.
In addition to visiting schools, the S.A.F.E. Coordinator and instructors visit preschools in Holden. The main goal for children at this age is recognition- what a firefighter looks and sounds like in full turnout gear and what smoke detectors look and sound like. Introduction to fire drills and 9-1-1 are also done on this level.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the S.A.F.E. program, please contact SAFE Coordinator David A. Chapin at 508-829-0266, or by email at dchapin@townofholden.net
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