Businesses/Adult Groups

Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Perhaps the most challenging population to reach with important life safety information and education is our adult community. Whether you are setting a good example for your children or serving as a proactive member in your workplace, knowing how to prevent emergencies and how to handle them can make all the difference! That’s why North Metro Fire Rescue provides various opportunities for adults to learn about “real to life” safety skills. Some of these programs include:

Community Automated External Defibrillator Program
In January of 2003, North Metro formed a partnership with the City of Northglenn and the City and County of Broomfield with a Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program. Multiple AED units have been placed in each community at public locations that experience a high number of visitors each day. Staff in each facility location have volunteered to learn how to effectively use the AED in certain cardiac arrest emergencies.
Contact: EMS Coordinator, (303) 452-9910

CPR Certification
With heart disease as the leading killer of Americans today, North Metro Fire Rescue wants to help train the general public and medical service providers in the community in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Properly administering CPR within the first 5 minutes of a cardiac arrest provides a 50% chance of saving the victim's life. North Metro Fire Rescue teaches the HeartSaver CPR/AED Course for the lay rescuer which includes hands-on, mouth to mask procedure, Automatic External Defibrillator use, and infant, child and adult CPR. The Healthcare Provider Course which includes hands-on, bag-valve mask procedure, mouth to mask procedure, Automatic External Defibrillator use, and infant, child and adult CPR will be offered twice per year.  Please see the schedule below.
Cost: $30, includes course book and participation card
Class Time: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (approximately)
Location: North Metro Fire Rescue Headquarters, 10550 Huron Street, Northglenn
Registration: on-going
Age Requirements: 14 years or older
Contact: (303) 452-9910
Calendar:
• January 26, 2008 (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• February 23, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• March 22, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• April 26, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• May 17, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• June 28, 2008 (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• July 26, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• August 23, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• September 27, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)
• October 25, 2008 (Heartsaver CPR/AED)

Fire Extinguisher Training
Businesses, community groups, scouting troops and more can learn the proper way to use a fire extinguisher and what to look for when purchasing them. This 1 hour presentation also covers the different types of extinguishers in addition to explaining when you should use a fire extinguisher and when you should not. Class includes verbal, video and hands-on explanation.
Cost: Free (businesses and groups must supply fire extinguishers and are responsible for “re-charging” their extinguishers.)
Scheduling: Please provide 2 weeks prior notice
Contact: (720) 887-0404 ext. 2261                                       
Class Size: 25 people or less

Evacuation Drill Assistance for Businesses
Businesses and organizations throughout the District can receive assistance creating evacuation procedures tailored to their office and workspace needs. North Metro Fire Rescue personnel will assist in developing and reviewing the plan as well as assist in training business personnel. In addition, businesses can finish their employee training by conducting an actual evacuation drill with the fire department.
Cost: Free
Scheduling: Please provide 2 weeks prior notice (at minimum)
Contact: (720) 887-0404 ext. 2261
The process of designing a plan, training employees and conducting a fire drill can span a period of 2-4 weeks.

Guest speakers (tailored to your audience) on topics ranging from Car Seat Safety Installation to Household Hazards!
Perhaps the most challenging population to reach with important life safety information and education is our adult community. Whether you are setting a good example for your children or serving as a proactive member in your workplace, knowing how to prevent emergencies and how to handle them can make all the difference! That’s why North Metro Fire Rescue provides various opportunities for adults to learn about “real to life” safety skills. We can provide special speakers on a variety of life and fire safety topics, including, but not limited to:
• General Fire Safety and related topic
• Bicycle Safety
• Car Seat Passenger Safety
• Fire Department Programs and Services
• Kitchen Safety
• Water Safety
• 9-1-1
Cost: Free
Scheduling: Please provide 2 weeks prior notice
Contact: (720) 887-0404