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2016 Annual Report • Fire Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />27 | Page <br /> <br />arrive bundled up in our gear, that initial encounter could be somewhat scary for some young <br />children. We want them to view us as a safety zone and in order to create this environment we <br />bring our gear and go over the gear up process in the classroom to prevent them from hiding in <br />scary situations, such as fires. <br />As for the Kindergarten class, we visited them on their very first fire drill. We took this <br />opportunity to introduce ourselves and explain what a fire drill is and why they are crucial for <br />their safety. In February during “I Love to Read Month” we visited again to read the <br />Kindergarteners a book about fire safety. Visiting them more than once a year allows them to <br />get to know us and we can continue their fire safety learning. <br />From Kindergarten to 7th grade we have created a specific learning plan that will educate them <br />on safety and fire prevention so the plan meets their educational level. An example of this is the <br />developments of a safe escape plan in 2nd grade to then in turn a visit from the safe escape <br />house in 3rd grade. The safe escape house then built off what they learned the previous year and <br />touched on new topics. <br />In the High School we continue teaching all 9th graders American Heart Association Heartsaver <br />CPR – a three day certification level class. CPR is a prerequisite for graduation in the state of <br />Minnesota. We are also adding Hands only CPR for 7th Graders at both Wilshire and St. Charles <br />this spring. <br />Outside of the schools, we’ve provided numerous classes for adults and seniors in the <br />community. In these classes we touch on important topics such as emergency planning, cooking <br />safety and fall prevention. This is a great time to get out in the community and answer <br />questions that some seniors or adults may have on fire safety. Education is a key factor in <br />reducing fire related deaths and injured. What may have been a correct way to do something in <br />the 1960’s may not be the best today. Through education we are able to teach older adults that <br />there are better options to prevent fires/injury. <br />In October, we hosted our annual Open House. This was a day filled with fun and learning for <br />all ages. Around 550 people attended the event this year. We partnered with different <br />organizations, such as HCMC and Ramsey County Emergency Management, to provide an <br />array of topics for the public to lean about.