2026 South Metro Fire And First Aid Day

Thank you so much for your participation in South Metro Fire Rescue's 4th Annual Scouting Day: Fire & First Aid. 

We had an incredible time meeting all of you and enjoyed your enthusiasm throughout each lesson! Make sure to tell your friends so they can come next year! 

Children interact with a firefighter, holding a hose, while adults observe on a sunny day. Community event focused on fire safety.

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Station 1: Home Fire Safety & Escape Planning

The Home Fire Safety and Escape Planning Station had kids learning about alarm sounds and how to safely escape a home fire. They crawled through simulated smoke and spoke with our dispatchers to better understand when and how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Visit our Home Fire Safety page on our Risk Reduction Website for more information. 

A group of kids and adults gathered in a room, engaging with a wooden door setup while a man and a woman supervise the activity.
A group of children attentively listening to a speaker at a fire safety presentation in a classroom setting.
CRR Specialist Brandi led the class and demonstrated how to escape a home fire.
A group of kids and adults gathered in a room, engaging with a wooden door setup while a man and a woman supervise the activity.
Firefighter AJ helped remind the kids to close the door behind them when escaping a home fire
A child crouches near a door while another child stands nearby, with chairs and cones visible in the background.
Closing the door behind you keeps the smoke and fire from spreading.
Two firefighters in gear stand smiling in front of a whiteboard during a presentation or meeting.
Firefighter AJ and Firefighter Kylie talked to the kids about why we never hide from firefighters. If you cannot get out of your room, keep your door closed and wait by the window - the firefighters are coming!
Children are learning about emergency response with a firefighter, discussing how to call 911 in a classroom setting.
Our Dispatchers Sara and Lauren practiced calling 9-1-1 with each kiddo at their meeting spot. You need a meeting spot for your family in front of your home where the firefighters can see you when they arrive.
A group of children attentively listening to a speaker at a fire safety presentation in a classroom setting.
A group of kids and adults gathered in a room, engaging with a wooden door setup while a man and a woman supervise the activity.
A child crouches near a door while another child stands nearby, with chairs and cones visible in the background.
Two firefighters in gear stand smiling in front of a whiteboard during a presentation or meeting.
Children are learning about emergency response with a firefighter, discussing how to call 911 in a classroom setting.
 Station 2: Basic First Aid

Our Basic First Aid Station covered basic medical emergencies, bleeding control, and the kids even built their own first aid kit! They learned which medical emergencies warrant calling 9-1-1, and interviewed our Firefighter Paramedics about what it's like to save lives with South Metro Fire Rescue! Visit our Medical Emergencies page for more information. 

Children participate in an event, gathering supplies like first aid kits, while an adult assists them at a table.
A woman is speaking about a first aid kit in a room with a fire hydrant and fire safety equipment nearby.
CRR Specialist Selena helped lead the station and explained the importance of a first aid kit.
A girl in a Girl Scouts uniform practices first aid skills alongside a boy, using materials on a table in a classroom setting.
Kids learned about bleeding control and how to mitigate minor injuries.
Three individuals, two in uniforms and one in a blazer, stand in front of a table and a large background, possibly in a training setting.
Firefighter Madison, Firefighter Liz, and Hospital Partner Kathy all had a lot of information to share about medical emergencies with the kids.
A group of five girls poses with a firefighter in gear, with an American flag backdrop and a vintage fire apparatus in the scene.
Firefighter Liz took pictures with all the kids while wearing her gear!
A firefighter poses with a young boy giving a thumbs-up, both smiling, in a setting featuring a flag and fire equipment.
Firefighter Paramedic Liz talked about what it takes to be a South Metro Paramedic as well as what it is like to save lives.
A woman is speaking about a first aid kit in a room with a fire hydrant and fire safety equipment nearby.
A girl in a Girl Scouts uniform practices first aid skills alongside a boy, using materials on a table in a classroom setting.
Three individuals, two in uniforms and one in a blazer, stand in front of a table and a large background, possibly in a training setting.
A group of five girls poses with a firefighter in gear, with an American flag backdrop and a vintage fire apparatus in the scene.
A firefighter poses with a young boy giving a thumbs-up, both smiling, in a setting featuring a flag and fire equipment.
 Station 3: Summer Safety

Our Summer Safety Station covered helmet safety, rules of the road, water safety, and campfire safety! With summer coming up quickly, South Metro wants to remind everyone to wear a helmet when riding a bike or scooter, have an adult actively watching when kids are in or near a pool, wear a PFD on the reservoir, and respect our Fire Bans regarding campfire use! Visit our Recreational Fire Safety, Water Safety, Open Water Safety, and Bicycle Safety pages for more information. 

A group of children sits in a gym, gathered around a craft project resembling a campfire, with an adult leading the activity.
A group of children listens to a firefighter in a gym, discussing safety while some staff members observe and support.
Firefighter Andrew demonstrates how and why to properly wear a helmet.
A coach teaches a group of children about safety in a gym setting, with gym equipment and signs in the background.
Theo explained "Rules of the Road" and how to follow street signs and stay safe.
A group of children sits in a gym, gathered around a craft project resembling a campfire, with an adult leading the activity.
CRR Specialist Colleen led the station and taught all the kids about campfire safety!
A group of children and adults gather on the floor in a gym-like space, sitting near a small mock campfire setup.
CRRS Colleen is demonstrating "Stop, Drop, and Roll" if your clothes ever catch on fire.
A group of children listens to a firefighter in a gym, discussing safety while some staff members observe and support.
A coach teaches a group of children about safety in a gym setting, with gym equipment and signs in the background.
A group of children sits in a gym, gathered around a craft project resembling a campfire, with an adult leading the activity.
A group of children and adults gather on the floor in a gym-like space, sitting near a small mock campfire setup.
 Fleet and Ops Demonstration

Our amazing mechanics work tirelessly to keep our South Metro apparatus "Response-Ready!" Kids had the opportunity to talk to two of our mechanics, Norb and Tom, about what it's like to work on such big and important vehicles!

Engine 43 arrived at the end of our day to show the kids how our firefighters pull hose off the engines to fight fires. The kids got to take pictures with and explore fire trucks, an ambulance, and engines, touch the hoses and feel how heavy they were, and even spray water! 

A crowd of children and adults watch firefighters with a ladder truck during a community event on a sunny day.
Two men stand beside a fire truck adorned with cartoonish eyes, inside a garage with equipment in the background.
Fleet Mechanics Norb and Tom set up the silliest engine for kids to take pictures with!
Firefighters are teaching kids about equipment, showcasing a lift and demonstrating tools in a fire station setting.
Fleet Mechanics Norb and Tom showed off some of the tools they use to fix South Metro's Fire Trucks!
A child in festive clothing poses beside a decorated fire truck adorned with colorful balloons. Bright, cheerful atmosphere!
Kids enjoyed taking pictures with all the South Metro apparatus. Especially our largest ladder truck!
A group of children are inside a vehicle, some wearing hats and smiling, suggesting a fun outing or educational visit.
Kids walked through an ambulance to see what the inside looks like for patients experiencing a medical emergency.
Two firefighters training outdoors, using a hose, with school buses in the background and one firefighter smiling.
Lieutenant Steve and Firefighter Matt pulled a hose off their engine and demonstrated what it takes to fight a fire!
Two smiling children wear fire hats and hold a long pole outdoors, with a crowd and clear blue sky in the background.
Kids showed off their muscles and worked together to lift the hose.
Firefighters and children are practicing using a fire hose in a grassy area, with a fire truck parked nearby.
Kids got to spray water out of the firehose alongside our firefighters from Engine 43!
Two men stand beside a fire truck adorned with cartoonish eyes, inside a garage with equipment in the background.
Firefighters are teaching kids about equipment, showcasing a lift and demonstrating tools in a fire station setting.
A child in festive clothing poses beside a decorated fire truck adorned with colorful balloons. Bright, cheerful atmosphere!
A group of children are inside a vehicle, some wearing hats and smiling, suggesting a fun outing or educational visit.
Two firefighters training outdoors, using a hose, with school buses in the background and one firefighter smiling.
Two smiling children wear fire hats and hold a long pole outdoors, with a crowd and clear blue sky in the background.
Firefighters and children are practicing using a fire hose in a grassy area, with a fire truck parked nearby.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF THE DAY'S PHOTOS: SOUTH METRO PHOTOGRAPHY FIRE AND FIRST AID

 South Metro Safety Foundation 

Visit the South Metro Safety Foundation website to look for classes available to the public. These include a Kids Home Alone Safety Class, Babysitting Class, and even an AED/CPR Certification class. Please click the link below to learn more about these classes and so many more! 

South Metro Safety Foundation 

  

A group of seven women poses happily on a fire truck, while a firefighter playfully peeks from the driver's seat.

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