Fire prevention is the first line of firefighting. It is the most effective, the most efficient, the least painful, and the least expensive. Fire Safety Education is the cornerstone of prevention. Most people who have died as a result of fire were dead before a call for help was ever transmitted. Responding Firefighters, no matter how well trained and equipped, could not have saved them. But they could have easily saved themselves by prevention and proper immediate action. We have provided instruction to more than 20,000 children since the inception of the program. Currently there are 4,000 children in our city. Each of these children needs to know and practice Fire Safety and Burn Prevention. There has only been one fire-related death in Peachtree City since the program began, but there have been several severe injuries that clearly demonstrate the need for continuing Fire Safety Education. Several adults have also been injured as a result of gasoline vapor fires.
     Our Fire Safety and Burn Prevention Program includes: clowning skits and puppet shows for fire safety and burn prevention, stop-drop and roll, exit drills in the home (EDITH), fire station tours, apparatus demonstrations, friendly Firefighter, presentations on fall prevention for seniors, CPR and first aid, fire extinguisher use, proper placement and functioning of fire and smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms. These services are available to schools, pre-schools, day care centers, church and civic groups, scouting organizations, and special events.
     The Fire Marshal conducts plan reviews and inspections of commercial and industrial buildings, and investigates fires as needed. Shift personnel also conduct annual inspections of businesses. Requirements are based upon the National Fire and Life Safety Codes, and the Southern Building and Mechanical Codes.
     For more information, contact Headquarters Station 82 at 770-631-2526.