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Life Safety Programs
The City of Stow Fire Department (SFD) is responsible for a wide range of activities that make our community a safer place to work, shop and live. The most effective way to prevent the tragedy of fire and other injuries is through education on their causes and to introduce of strategies for dealing with these emergencies. The SFD strives to provide the safety tools needed to prevent tragedies through the following Fire Prevention Awareness, and Fire and Life Safety programs.
If you have any questions, please use the contact listed under each program.
Providing a child restraint that is properly selected, installed, and used is the best way to ensure that your child is at their safest in the event of an auto collision.
The SFD has Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who educate caregivers on the correct selection, installation, and use of car seats. To schedule, an appointment contacts our Fire and Life Safety Educator at 330-689-3292 or by Email.
The SFD works with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms to homeowners who live in the limits of the City of Stow. To schedule a smoke alarm installation, contact our Fire & Life Safety Educator at 330-689-3292 or by Email. Alarms cannot be hardwired.
The Stow Fire Department offers hands-on fire extinguisher training for businesses and organizations interested in learning the benefits of fire extinguishers and their use. Different types of fire are discussed, as well as how to choose the correct fire extinguisher. Using the P.A.S.S. technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep), individuals are instructed on the proper and safe use of extinguishers. The Stow Fire Department has a Fire Extinguisher simulator that provides individuals with hands-on training indoors.
To schedule a training, please contact our Fire and Life Safety Educator at 330-689-3292 or by Email.
The Stow Fire Department offers a Youth Firesetter Intervention Program.
Children can be curious about fire, it is an essential part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why children and adolescents misuse fire. This program is designed to evaluate your child's behavior to determine if their level of risk is within the scope of our program. Then together, we can decide what the most appropriate level of intervention should be. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 17.
For more information or to schedule an intake interview, contact Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or by Email.
This program assists first responders in gathering information in the event that a person is unable to communicate during a medical emergency in their home.
The File of Life card enables Fire/Police/EMS personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient is unable to offer one. The card also eliminates the risk of a patient forgetting to mention something important.
The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled File of Life, lists the patient's name, emergency medical contact, insurance policy, social security number, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgery, religion, and health care proxy. The entire pocket is held with a magnet to the outside of the refrigerator.
You can obtain a free File of Life card for you and each of your family members at Station 1 or contact our Fire and Life Safety Educator, Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or by Email.
We offer Fire Station tours to individuals, civic groups, Girl Scout troops, Boy Scout troops, and school classes. Attendees will explore fire equipment, apparatus, and areas of the fire station that are open to the public.
To schedule a Station tour contact Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email.
The aluminum can collection site is available at Fire Station 2, located at 4199 Hudson Drive. Money collected from recycled cans goes to Akron Children's Hospital Burn Unit to assist in non-medical essentials such as protective clothing, rehabilitative equipment, camouflage cosmetics, toys, and other items not covered by the patient's insurance.
Are you interested in learning CPR? We offer American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR courses and Heartsaver CPR/AED courses to our residents. Cost of class is $17.00 and can be paid with exact cash or a check made out to “City of Stow”. Dress comfortably as we will be doing skills on the ground.
You can schedule a class with Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email.
Do you feel ready to stay home alone, watch your brothers and sisters while your parents are gone, or babysit for younger children? Then maybe it’s time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for young teens who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. We also have a grandparents course available.
SAFE SITTER® BABYSITTING CLASSES
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue and CPR! [OMIT CPR IF NOT OFFERING]
SAFE@HOME CLASSES
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone.
GRANDPARENTS: GETTING STARTED
Grandparents: Getting Started prepares adults to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. Participants will learn the latest information on how to safely care for infants and children and how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, in addition to life-saving skills such as choking rescue, first aid, and injury management.
You can schedule a class with Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email.
The Allison Rose foundation is dedicated to empowering students, faculty, businesses, and entire communities with the knowledge and skills to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions. Our evidence-based curriculum, developed in collaboration with board-certified allergists, is taught by our certified educator.
We’ve partnered with leading allergists and medical professionals to ensure our materials are accurate, up-to-date and clinically sound. You’ll learn to recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, administer life-saving epinephrine and develop a proactive plan to keep everyone safe.
Our instructor uses hands-on demonstration, real-life scenarios and group discussions to make the training experience both interactive and meaningful. Participants walk away with practical skills they can apply immediately – whether they’re in the classroom, the cafeteria or out in the community.
You can schedule a class with Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email.
The NFPA Steps to Safety™ Prevent Fire and Falls at Home program pairs fire and EMS professionals with community partners to educate older adults about home fire and fall safety through group presentations and home visits. The Steps to Safety™ (STS) program approach is one that promotes independence, collaboration, engagement, and empowerment. Rooted in fire and behavioral science and sound educational principles, STS provides the framework and tools for fire and EMS professionals and their health and social service partners to impact their community to reduce incidence and injury from home fire and falls.
Steps to Safety™ is centered around 16 key safety messages—eight fire prevention and eight fall prevention—developed by experts from national and local safety organizations across the US and Canada.
To request a Steps to Safety™ presentation, contact Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email.
The Stow Fire Department offers Stop the Bleed classes for its residents. The class is free of charge, and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training. This class is geared toward the untrained civilian and there are no specific requirements to attend. This class will teach you the following:
- Personal safety awareness while helping others
- How to recognize truly life-threatening bleeding quickly
- Basic bleeding control techniques including:
- Proper application of direct pressure.
- Tourniquet use
- Wound packing
The training you will receive can save a life. It could be your own.
For more information regarding Stop the Bleed training, please call 330-689-3292.
The Stow Fire Department teaches various Pre-K through 12th grade safety classes throughout the community. Education programs offer age-appropriate classes to all our participants. Topics include:
- Fire Safety
- Severe Weather
- Germ Safety
- Water Safety
- Bike Safety
- Car Safety
- Dog Bite Prevention
- Online Safety
- Playground & Sports Safety
- And more!
If your school or organization might be interested, please contact Mel Gammell at 330-689-3292 or Email .