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24-hour
service to Kirkwood and Oakland
Paramedics
available 24-hours-a-day
Blood
Pressure Screening
Given
weekdays at all three fire stations. The service is
normally provided between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m.
CPR
Course Training
Given
by appointment by Fire Department Personnel. Training follows American
Heart Association guidelines. Click above link to send e-mail requesting
training or information.
Fire
Prevention Program
This
program is aimed at reducing the incidences of fire
within the jurisdiction of the Kirkwood
Fire Department. Commercial buildings are routinely inspected one
to two times each year. Homeowners can request a fire safety
inspection of their home at any time. Click
above link to send e-mail requesting more information on fire
prevention.
Fire
Safety Talks
These
informational talks are presented to various groups in
the community. Topics have included the
proper use of fire extinguishers, evacuation techniques, fire safety for
the elderly, hazardous materials and the capabilities of the
Kirkwood Fire Department.
Fire
Station Tours
Offered
at all three stations. School-aged children from four
years to nine years in age are the
most prevalent visitors. Click
above link to send e-mail requesting a tour or information.
Greentree
Festival Participant
The
Department participates heavily in the Greentree
Festival each year. Equipment is
displayed, fire safety literature is handed out, demonstrations are given
regarding kitchen fire safety, and fire games are offered for the children
using retired fire hydrants.
EMS
Bicycle Response
The
Department furnishes a team of Firefighter/Paramedics on
bicycles
to the Greentree Festival
and other community events. The Bike Team provides a rapid response
for emergency care into heavily congested areas where motor vehicle
access is limited.
Hazardous
Materials Collection
As
part of St. Louis County's Hazardous Materials Response
Team, the Kirkwood Fire Department
is trained to provide information on the safe keeping and the
proper disposal of hazardous materials.
"Hug-A-Bear"
Program
This
program involves the handing out of small stuffed bears
to children who have been
injured or otherwise involved in accidents with injuries. The bears are
donated to the Fire Department by Target Stores.
Scouting
Merit Badges
The
Fire Department also works with Scout troops to assist
them in obtaining merit badges
related to fire safety and first aid.
Smoke
Detector Installation Program
"Project
Sleep Safe" is run strictly on the donations of our
citizens. So far, over $1,600 has been
collected to purchase smoke detectors for citizens in
need. Departmental personnel install the detectors and provide a
short fire safety talk. Click
above link to send e-mail requesting information.
Quality
Control Survey Cards
These
cards measure citizen satisfaction with the service
provided to them by the Fire Department.
The survey card is sent at random to citizens that have used the emergency
medical services or the fire/rescue services. It is
envisioned that the survey cards will enable the
department to maintain and improve the services
they provide.
Click
above link to send e-mail survey card.
Videos
A
10-minute video describing the work performed by members of the Fire Department is
available to groups requesting it. The video was made in-house
by department personnel. Homeowners
can request a fire safety inspection of their home at
any time.
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