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Safety Presentations/Speakers
Firefighters can do a presentation on fire safety, a career in firefighting, or a related topic of interest at the request of a group through the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division. To arrange for a BFR speaker to visit a group function, simply contact the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division by calling 409-880-3905. It is recommended that speakers be requested at least two weeks before the event. This is a free service of the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division.
When scheduling permits, BFR may be able to participate in local health fairs or expositions with an exhibition booth. A firefighter will staff the booth, which features a static display highlighting BFR actions and fire and life safety, and be available to answer questions.
School Presentations
Firefighters are available to visit schools within the Beaumont service area to deliver a message on fire and life safety. All age groups are taught the dangers of playing with fire, what to do in case of a fire, and the importance of smoke alarms. Younger children are taught fire safety and tour an actual fire truck. Older children will receive messages about proper fire safety techniques, and possibly an introduction to first aid, cooking safety and arson awareness. To schedule a presentation, call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905.
Day Care Visits
Firefighters also will schedule visits to local day care facilities upon request. They share basic fire safety information with children and show them the fire engine and what a firefighter looks like in bunker (firefighting) gear. The presentation focuses on teaching children that firefighters are their friends, not to play with matches and lighters, and how to safely exit the home in case of fire. Call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905 if you with to schedule a visit.
Fire/Evacuation Drills
The BFR Community Risk Reduction Division helps companies or organizations wishing to create a building evacuation plan or to conduct a fire drill. BFR will meet with representatives to help establish a plan, provide advice on the most effective means of evacuation, or actually stand by during a staged fire drill. Call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905 to arrange for this type of program.
Fire Safety House
The Fire Safety House is a mobile replica of a multi-level family dwelling built on a trailer and tra
nsported to schools and community events. It is staffed by firefighters who make fire safety presentations in each room of the house that culminates in an actual home evacuation drill. The Fire Safety House can be reserved at least a month in advance for major events. It is most appropriate for elementary school aged children. For set up it requires a fairly level and accessible area at least 40 x 20 feet in size. To schedule the Fire Safety House, call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905.
Fire Engine Appearances
Beaumont Fire Rescue will send a fire apparatus (engine or ladder truck) to public events such a
s parades or festivals upon request, as availability allows. Please provide at least two weeks advance notice so that an apparatus can be scheduled. BFR does not send fire trucks to individual residences. Firefighters can explain features of the apparatus, talk about the job of firefighting, and provide safety information. They generally have stickers available for children and fire safety pamphlets for adults who request them. To schedule an apparatus, call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905.
Station Visits
Beaumont Fire Rescue will accommodate visits to fire stations for small groups. Although no minimum number of visitors is required, this service is provided most often to scout troops and school groups. Normal hours for station visits are 9-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Visitors are provided with a station tour, then can view the fire apparatus and ask firefighters questions about their job, fire safety, the station and the Beaumont Fire Rescue. To arrange a station tour, call the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 409-880-3905 to schedule at least a week in advance.
Public Information
To obtain a BFR incident report, you may visit the BFR Community Risk Reduction Division at 400 Walnut, mail a request to Beaumont Fire Rescue, Community Risk Reduction, P O Box 3827, Beau
mont, TX 77704, or fax a request to 409-880-3931. Please indicate the date and address of the incident requested, as well as any other information that may help us locate the report in question.
Information on major incidents also can be obtained via local media, including information such as street closures or evacuations or visiting the main page of our web site for News and Events.
For major emergencies, such as severe weather conditions, the City of Beaumont Office of Emergency Management also posts updated information on its website.
News Media
The Public Information Officer is charged with assisting media at emergency scenes, explaining BFR actions at the scene, providing interviews, and sharing relevant fire and life safety information. Captain Brad Penisson is currently assigned as the primary Public Information Officer for Beaumont Fire Rescue. During regular business hours (7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.), media should first contact 409-880-3905 for information requests. Calls outside of regular hours can be directed to Fire Communications at 409-880-3901 and ask for a response from an information officer or investigator.
Please keep in mind that listening closely to the scanner is the best way to learn what is occurring early in an incident since details will not be available and personnel in Fire Communications will be extremely busy.