Life Safety Classes
The following classes are taught at San Carlos Park Fire Department. Please contact Alexis McLellan at 239-267-7525 or mclellan@sancarlosfire.org Monday – Friday from 0830-0500pm to schedule your spot. Space is limited.
| Class Name | |
|---|---|
| Life Safety Program | Scheduled through the Public Education Specialist. Programs and lectures targeted toward a specific life safety topic and age group. Pick your own life safety topic or call and we’ll help figure out what is right for your group. The program is conducted on-site or within our facility and is FREE of charge. |
| Home Pool/Water Safety Checks | As the weather warms families may find themselves frequenting pools more often. These facts should be kept in mind while cooling off during the hot summer months. Children can drown in only an inch of water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 in Florida. It is the second leading cause of death for children 14 and under. In 2006, Lee County experienced a rash of near-drowning’s. More than 30 children were rushed to the hospital in a period of 4 weeks. Drowning is ‘the silent killer’. Most often there is no cry for help, and very little sound from splashing. SCPFD will be provide ‘Home Pool/Water Safety Checks’ in conjunction with SWIM Lee, during the months of August and September. If you desire a ‘Home Water Safety Check’ please call SCPFD at 239-267-7525. |
| Child Passenger Safety Seat Installation | Receive one-on-one personalized instructions on how to properly use your child’s car set from a nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Installations are by appointment only. The program is conducted at our facility and is FREE of charge. Call today 239-267-7525. |
| Step Smart | Falls are a serious problem in Lee County. In fact, the numbers are alarming: 144 people died from falls in Lee County in 2007. Lee County's death rate from falls is more than double the state average. Yet falls are preventable. SCPFD participates in a county-wide effort to prevent falls and fall-related injuries and deaths. The program is appropriately named “Step Smart.” The most important tool in this effort is providing information about how falls can be prevented. A few simple home improvement and lifestyles changes can make a major difference. By working together, we can reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries and deaths in our community! The program is conducted on-site or within our facility and is FREE of charge. |
