Currently, there are five full-time public fire and life safety educators assigned to the Fire Investigation Task Force. The educators have several key roles:
- Plan and conduct community fire and life safety education programs.
- Plan and conduct special events in fire and arson prevention.
- Develop fire related educational materials.
- Coordinate public education programs for operations personnel by developing, monitoring, and evaluating presentations.
- Work closely with the Charlotte Fire Department Public information Officer to further educate the public.
Charlotte Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educators educate the public on both fire related issues and injury prevention issues. Juvenile Firesetters (Fire Busters) is among the many fire and injury prevention programs that the Fire & Life Safety Educators concentrate their efforts.
Fire & Life Safety Educators also serve as liaisons for the Fire Department in the following organizations:
Charlotte Chapter of the Firefighters' Burned Children Fund Inc.
SAFE KIDS Charlotte Mecklenburg
Do The Right Thing
To request a fire truck or firefighters to attend your event, please call 704-336-3970 between 8-5 Monday through Friday and leave detailed message including the date, time, location and contact information. Please allow 20 days notice for all requests.
