FEMS Fire Safety Education

Fire Safety Education: A Community Risk Reduction Initiative

The District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department is proud to offer Fire Safety Education as part of our Community Risk Reduction (CRR) efforts. Our goal is simple: to help everyone gain a stronger understanding of fire safety and how to prevent emergencies before they happen.

Welcome to the Fire Safety Education resource hub!

We’re confident that your visit will be time well spent, and that you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to stay safe from fire.

As a parent, you’ll find important information to help make your home safer.
As an educator, you’ll discover valuable resources and tools to support teaching fire safety.
And if you’re a student, you’ll find fun games and activities designed to make learning about fire safety both enjoyable and engaging.

DCFEMS Fire Safety Education

For Parents

The DC Fire and EMS Department’s Fire Safety Education team teaches families about the dangers of fire and what to do if a fire occurs in the home.

Our team visits schools, community meetings, faith‑based organizations, and other events to provide hands‑on fire safety education, including interactive activities designed for children.

Each school year, we strive to do our part in educating children about the dangers of fire, and what to do if ever there's a fire in their home. But no matter how much your child learns, they cannot make their home safer without your help. Only you can do that. Take a few minutes today to ensure your home is safe.

For Teachers

We recognize the value of your time and your dedication to providing students with essential fire safety education. To support your work, the DC Fire and EMS Department offers high‑quality resources, including activities, games, and classroom-friendly materials that make learning engaging and effective.

Please review the checklist below:
Home Fire Safety Checklist

For Kids!

To be good at something, you must practice and practicing fire safety can be a lot of fun!
Click the link below to explore coloring pages, activities, and games that help you learn how to stay safe.

Virtual Firehouse/Apparatus Tours

Whether it be a fire station tour or a school visit, DC's Bravest miss spending time with DC's youngest residents.

In lieu of these activities, The DC Fire and EMS Department is proud to present a series of virtual fire station and apparatus tours.

Please share with friends and family so that they may learn more about the people, places, vehicles and equipment that help to save lives and keep people safe in the District of Columbia.

Virtual Rescue Squad 3 Tour
March 2021