Fire Department Community Programs

Farmers Branch offers a number of programs to help teach the community about fire and life safety and encourages residents and workplaces to make use of these opportunities. For more information, contact us or call 972-919-2640.

Blood Pressure Checks

All fire stations offer free blood pressure checks based on staff availability at the time of your visit.Fire Fighters with a demolished car

Citizen Fire Academy

The Citizen Fire Academy is an annual ten-week program held in the Spring on Thursday evenings. The program offers those who live, work, volunteer or go to school in the City of Farmers Branch a hands-on opportunity to learn about the Fire Department.

Community Hands-only CPR/AED Training

Community Hands-Only CPR and AED classes are FREE and offered offered several times a year.  These sessions are a valuable opportunity to learn life-saving skills. Each class is held at the Fire Administration building and is limited to 25 participants. Contact us for upcoming CPR class dates and information. Looking to certify a group? Contact us to inquire about hiring a Paramedic instructor for your organization's CPR certification needs.

Daycare / Preschool Lessons

  • Crawl Low Under Smoke
  • Firefighters Are Your Friends / Visit from an Engine Crew
  • Get Out and Stay Out / Two Ways Outa file
  • Matches Are Tools for Adults, Not Toys for Kids
  • Smoke Alarms – What to Do When it Sounds

Elementary School Fire & Life Safety Lessons

We provide age-specific fire prevention and life safety programs at all elementary schools in Farmers Branch. Our "Branch Brigade" characterization team made up of talented fire personnel provides these fun and educational programs.

Fire Extinguisher Training

This course includes classroom and/or hands-on training in the safe use and inspection of fire extinguishers. This class is available to businesses or special groups in Farmers Branch. A minimum of ten people is required. The business or group must provide the fire extinguishers.

Fall Prevention Training

When fire personnel responds to a call about a fall, they fill out a Fall Prevention Form, which they give to the resident. The resident can then give the form to a primary care provider to be assessed for fall prevention therapy. The therapy is delivered at home, typically by a home health care agency and can also be delivered on an outpatient basis. It includes a home safety assessment and physical strengthening and may be covered by Medicare. View the Center for Disease Control's (CDC's) Home Safety Checklist (PDF).

Somebody using a fire extinguisher

Fire Station Tours

Adults and children can tour one of the three fire stations to learn more about the fire station, fire apparatus and what it is like to be a Firefighter. Schedule your tour today!

Fire Warden Training

Fire Inspectors provide workplace fire safety and evacuation training to fire wardens and office building occupants. Please call for availability.

Fired Up for Literature

We reward the fourth-grade student from each of the five public schools in Farmers Branch who reads the most minutes with a ride to school on a fire truck.

Special Request Classes, Programs & Events

The Fire Department tries to accommodate requests for special fire prevention classes, programs, and attendance at educational events such as health and safety fairs within the City. Please call for availability.