The Fire Safety Smart program is designed to engage third-grade students attending school in the Village of Tinley Park. A Tinley Park Fire Prevention Public Education Officer visits each classroom monthly from October through April. Each month has a specific topic designed to engage students and assist them in understanding hazards and how to prevent them. Lessons that students learn include:
-
Match and lighter safety
-
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
-
Fire behavior
-
Exit drills in the home
-
Electrical safety
-
Scalds and burns
-
Severe weather and emergency preparedness