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Fire and Emergency Medical Services conducts the programs listed below to educate the public and to keep people in the community fit and healthy.

Program Title Description Telephone Number
Senior Community Fire Warden Program Trains seniors to conduct fire safety inspections for other senior citizens (202) 727-1614
Smoke Alarm Verification and Utilization Program (SAVU Program) Smoke alarms installed free for DC residents (202) 727-1600
Home Fire Inspections Free fire safety inspections of private homes and individual apartment units (202) 673-3331
Fire Prevention Inspection Free inspection of residential and commercial buildings for code violations (202) 727-1600
Blood Pressure Program Blood pressure taken on a walk-in basis at any fire station (202) 673-3331
Fire Prevention and Safety Education By appointment, fire prevention tips for all community groups and schools; fire truck display available (202) 673-3331
CPR Training By appointment only (202) 673-3245
Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program Trained counselors work with youth who start fires (202) 727-1614
Fire Safety Presentations Discuss various topics such as smoke detector safety, fire extinguisher training, 911 usage, grease fires (202) 727-1614
Fire Safety House Designed to teach children (ages 7-11) how to escape from a smoke-filled home, kitchen, bedroom, and living room safety (202) 727-1614