Fire Safety & Education

Practice Fire Safety

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School programs

Fire Prevention Week

South Milwaukee firefighters visit each K4 to K5 kindergarten and 1st grade class to share fire safety messages in October, in observance of the National Fire Prevention Week. These young students are introduced to the faces and the fundamentals of our career. The essentials of fire safety, including "911", "Stop-Drop-Roll" and "all about smoke alarms" are shared as well. "Smoke Alarm Surveys" are assigned as homework to ensure family awareness.

Fire Safety Program

South Milwaukee firefighters meet with all 5th-grade classes to present our Fire Safety program. Both classroom discussions and hands-on demonstrations enhance the learning experiences. There are multiple sessions to cover various fire and home safety topics including:

• "911" and communication
• Fire behavior and dangers of home fires
• Fire extinguishers and burn safety
• Fire service history
• Home Fire Escape Plans
• Home hazards and fire prevention
• Various equipment and "tools of the trade"

Students are assigned 2 projects; a "Media" assignment and "Home Fire Escape Plan". These projects require family participation in hopes of raising fire safety at home.

Career Interest

South Milwaukee firefighters promote the SMFD to middle school students during Career Interest Day. Our presentation and classroom discussion introduce the students to the fire service career. The session provides an inside look at the requirements, workplace environment and culture of the South Milwaukee Fire Department.

Workplace Programs

Fire Extinguisher Education

Portable fire extinguisher education is available upon request and includes both classroom and hands on (weather permitting) sessions. We are able to accommodate most group sizes.

Fire Safety

We provide general fire safety presentations for a variety of workplace settings. Presentations are available upon request.

Annual Events

South Milwaukee City Celebrations

We take pride in our hometown celebrations and show our appreciation by attending various celebrations throughout the year. The following events keep us positively connected with our community:

• Fairs
• Festivals
• Holiday Events
• Parades
• School
• Sporting
• Other Special Events

South Milwaukee Community Night Out

We attend the annual August event hosted by the South Milwaukee Police Department (SMPD). Families visit with our friendly firefighters, view department vehicles and equipment on display. Children can challenge themselves by handling a real fire hose, nozzle and flowing water on our "flame house" prop. Children love to spray some "big water" on these hot August evenings. The fire department provides supervision during the evening fireworks display as well.

Fire Safety Days

Our annual September event hosted by McDonald's and South Milwaukee Fire/Police Departments feature an afternoon of family fun and safety at the South Milwaukee McDonald's restaurant. The fire and police department displays offer a close-up view of our vehicles and equipment while various games and activities allow children to learn vital fire safety lessons during the event. Families can also tour our mobile Survive Alive House at the event to learn the important steps of safe home egress during a fire situation. Ronald McDonald's live show highlights the afternoon with laughter and lessons of fire and home safety. Children receive prizes for their knowledge and participation during the show.

Delivering Fire Prevention

We have teamed up with Children's Hospital/Wisconsin Safe Kids Coalition and South Milwaukee Pizza Hut in October to promote fire safety and pizza!!! A fire engine crew and event volunteers follow restaurant deliveries to promote smoke alarm awareness for select households. Families enjoy free pizza if our firefighters find working smoke alarms in the home!!! Families are also provided additional fire safety information during the visit.

Special Interest Groups

South Milwaukee Fire Department accommodates various interest groups with special requests for meetings, station tours, fairs, sporting events, presentations and demonstrations to name a few. Interested groups can contact the fire department to request us for their future events.

Station Activities

Station Tours

Tour the South Milwaukee Fire Department and visit with the friendly firefighters who serve your community. We provide access to our work and living areas of the firehouse. Tours take place during normal business hours for groups of all sizes.

Blood Pressure Checks

We provide complimentary blood pressure readings during normal business hours.

Fire Prevention

Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Program

South Milwaukee Fire Department provides a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector supplies to families in need. Supplies are provided by a Wal-Mart community grant and quantities are limited. Please contact us with questions regarding smoke alarm requirements, testing or maintenance.