The most effective way to prevent the tragedy of fires and other injuries is to educate the public on their causes and to introduce strategies in dealing with these emergencies.

The Charlotte Fire Department believes prevention through education is the key to reducing fires and injuries to the citizens of Charlotte. Through an aggressive and comprehensive fire and life safety educational program we accomplish this goal.

You may contact an Educator by e mail or by calling 704-336-3970

Meet Blaze, Charlotte Fire Department's mascot

Fire and injury prevention programs that the Fire & Life Safety Educators concentrate their efforts include, but are not limited to :

Juvenile Firesetters (Fire Busters)
Remembering When, a fall and fire prevention program for senior citizens
3rd grade and middle school fire prevention programs
North Carolina and Mecklenburg County Fire and Life Safety Bowls
Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg
Do The Right Thing
Friendship Trays

Information on the web includes:

• Fire & Evacuation Drill Report
• Home Fire & Safety Guide 

To request a fire truck or firefighters to attend your event, please call 704-336-3970 between 8-5 Monday through Friday and leave detailed message including the date, time, location and contact information.  Please allow 20 days notice for all requests.

• Fire Escape Plans
• Heating Safety Tips
• Cooking Safety Tips
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Use Your Fireplace and Wood Stove Safely
• Change your clock, change your battery