The Reidsville Fire Department offers several public services other than fire response. Here are other programs our department provides:
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM
The Reidsville Fire Department continues be a Permanent Checking Station for Child Passenger Safety at Fire Station #1 located at 402 S. Scales Street. One Fire Department member is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician who provides educational opportunities to parents and caregivers on the proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Please call 336-349-1024 to schedule an appointment.
EXPLORER PROGRAM
The Explorer program is designed to give young men and women an opportunity to explore the fire career. This program provides a hands on experience to individuals with an interest in learning more about careers in the fire service. Participants are allowed to ride on fire apparatus, observe real emergency calls and participate in a variety of training exercises. (We are in the process of restructuring this program and will announce when registration is available.)
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
Blood Pressure Clinics are available upon request and can be taken daily at the Fire Department, free of charge to our citizens.
HOME SAFETY CHECK PROGRAM
A fire and life safety check will be made of residential property for hazards, along with recommendations on home fire escape planning for the entire family, upon the request of a City resident.
INTERNSHIP/MENTORING PROGRAM
The Fire Department has been participating in the Rockingham County School System's Internship program for several years. Students participate in this program to gain firsthand knowledge of and to experience the daily aspects of Fire Service operations, Fire inspections and daily administrative operations. This experience enables them to decide if this is a career choice that they would like to pursue. The students are required to maintain a daily log, conduct interviews of personnel, write a report of their study and prepare a class presentation for their grade.
To learn more about any of these programs or classes, contact Fire Station No. 1 at (336) 349-1024.