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Tour the Station

The Gilbert-Franklin Township Fire Department offers the public the opportunity to visit our fire stations upon appointment. Fire station tours are excellent opportunities for children and adults to learn what is like to be a firefighter. Tours include a look at the fire trucks and various equipment that is used to help save lives and minimize property damage. Tour participants also get the opportunity to look at the gear that firefighters must use to protect themselves inside of a burning building. Tours are available upon request by contacting Chief Brian Grove. You may contact gffdchief1105@gmail.com to schedule a visit.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the experience of being a volunteer firefighter and serving our community. A word of caution - if you do not want your child to grow up and become a firefighter, you may not want to tour the fire station.

 

Fire Safety Week

Our department participates in the NFPA Fire Prevention Program each year. Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire.

https://www.nfpa.org/public-education/campaigns/fire-prevention-week

The Gilbert-Franklin Township firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to decrease casualties caused by fires. Our volunteers spend eight hours each year at the Gilbert Elementary and Intermediate School with grades K-4.

 

CPR Training

The Gilbert-Franklin Township Fire Department will occasionally offer CPR and First Aid Classes for community groups. We teach to the AHA (American Heart Association) Standard. All classes require pre-registration. Contact Chief Brian Grove at gffdchief1105@gmail.com for more information.

 

Event Coverage

We provide EMS coverage, upon request, at special events throughout the township, including all Gilbert High School football games and during the annual Gilbert Days community celebration.