Educational Programs and Services

Ages: Pre-K to 2nd Grade

Class Description: These classes are available for daycares, preschools, and elementary schools within the Town of Apex and are appropriate for all ages. The children will be talked through the process of the firefighter putting on their turnout gear while discussing what purpose each piece serves. Firefighters will also handout appropriate educational materials. This class can be coupled with a Fire Engine Display. This program can be taught by the fire life safety educator or a firefighter.

Request My Friend the Firefighter

Ages: 3rd Grade to 6th Grade

Class Description: This is a 45-60-minute session covering topics like cooking safety, smoke alarm safety, and having an exit plan from the home.  The class will be taught through fun activities. Each class receives workbooks for each student to keep and take home.

Request Fire Safety Fun Program

Ages: 7th Grade and up

Class Description: 45-minute hands-on class teaching hands-only CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AFD brings in a training mannequin to teach how to do compressions on someone in cardiac arrest.  This is not a certification class. This class is for informational purposes only.  A minimum of 10 people with a maximum of 30 people are required for a class to be scheduled. 

Request Hands-on CPR

Ages: 55 and up

Class Description: This is a fire and fall prevention program for older adults centered around key safety messages and is taught by the Fire and Life Safety Educator. Should this class be taught within an elder care facility, the Educator will also share with the residents what to expect in the event of a fire and what is expected of them. Please advise any specifics within the comments section of the request form.

Request Fall & Fire Prevention

This is offered for true career recruitment, or middle to high school students. For elementary career fair events, choose Fire Engine Display.

Members of the Apex Fire Department are available to set up an informational booth at career fairs. Firefighters will speak about educational and training requirements, as well as provide information about the application process.

Request AFD for your Career Fair

Fire Station tours may be scheduled with a beginning time of no earlier than 9 am on Mondays through Saturdays. Firefighters will put on turnout gear while a speaker discusses each item and its safety aspects. Attendees may sit in the apparatus, but must be supervised by an adult. A minimum of 10 people are required to schedule a tour. 

Request a Station Tour

The Fire and Life Safety Educator Division is available to set up an informational booth at health fairs or festivals. We request, for evenings and weekend events, that there be an estimated expected attendance of at least 500 people. (If your event expects less than 500 in attendance, you may want to consider Fire Engine Display.) 

The Fire and Life Safety Educator will speak to interested residents/attendees about fire safety issues and answer any questions. They will also offer sign-ups for smoke alarm installations, as well as offer informational handouts and items. Interactive safety games and activities may also be utilized for events with children. Please give detailed information about your event in the comments section of the request form so that we can adequately prepare for your audience. 

This choice may be coupled with Fire Truck Display. Set-up fees must be waived for fire department participation.

All Ages

Program Description: The Apex Fire Department offers online booking for Car Seat Education Sessions in partnership with North Carolina SafeKids. Each session covers one car and one car seat. If you need assistance with multiple vehicles, please schedule separate sessions accordingly.

During the session, certified car seat technicians will guide you through the proper installation of your car seat. You will also have the opportunity to install it yourself under their supervision.

Please keep in mind that fire crews may need to respond to emergency calls, which could result in session rescheduling.

Not sure which car seat is best for your family? Click here to learn more prior to booking your appointment. 

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