FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Harrisville Fire Department is the forerunner of the Fire Prevention Program in the Town of Burrillville. Each year the department visits the Harrisville Preschool, Austin T. Levy School, W.L. Callahan School and the Steere Farm Elementary School to teach fire prevention and safety during Fire Prevention Week. The students and teachers are all very supportive of the program and eagerly participate. We take an interactive approach with the students and also teach them about the many jobs of firefighters and EMTs. The program is augmented by fire station tours throughout the school year as well as visits by Sparky the Fire Dog.
In conjunction with the W.L. Callahan School, the Harrisville Fire Department hosts a junior muster each year. Students in the fifth grade at the Callahan School learn about the science of fire from their science teacher, who is also a volunteer with HFD. At the end of the week, the fifth grade classrooms compete against each other in a four event muster, which has proven to be extremely popular.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the fire station for your group, we would be happy to oblige. Please contact Kevin Deschamps or Shane Mansolf to schedule an appointment.

BLOOD PRESURE SCREENING

Free blood pressure screenings are available at the fire station during the week from 7:30 to 3:30. Please feel free to stop by the station any time during these hours. Cards to keep track of your blood pressure readings are available as well.
For more information regarding high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease, please visit the website of the American Heart Association.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Harrisville Fire Department is a dedicated educator of our residents. If your group is interested in setting up a class, please contact the department members listed.

FIRST AID, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, CPR & AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION

This course is designed to teach the student what to do in cases of sudden death and choking situations for infants, children and adults. It is taught under the auspices of the American Heart Association and the Roger Williams Medical Center Community Training Center. Also, courses may be set up for individual groups for full certification or recertification classes.

Next course: To be announced

Please contact Cpt. Norman D. Mainville for more information

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY AND USAGE

Designed to teach how to use fire extinguishers, this class is taught at the fire station for interested groups. Please contact Deputy-Chief Michael Gingell at the station for more information on how to set up a class.