Educating the public about fire prevention and safety is a critical goal for the Carol Stream Fire District. The Fire Prevention Bureau's Public Education (PubEd) Division offers multiple opportunities throughout the year.
2024 Open House
The 2024 Open House will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Station 28, 365 Kuhn Road. There will be many fun activities and demonstrations for all ages along with giveaways! We will also be serving free refreshments, including hotdogs, popcorn, chips, and cookies. We look forward to seeing you.
Fire Prevention Month and School Visits
October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. During this month, firefighters visit schools to teach students about various aspects of fire safety. They discuss topics such as the dangers of fire, the importance of working smoke detectors, planning an escape route in case of a fire, as well a preventing fires.
Juvenile Fire Setters Program
The District, in conjunction with the Social Services Unit of the Carol Stream Police Department, participates in a nationwide program to provide intervention for juvenile fire setting behavior. For more information on this program, contact the Carol Stream Police Social Services Unit.
Block Parties
Residents can arrange for a fire engine or ambulance to visit a block party. Firefighters will make an appearance in a District vehicle to present information regarding the apparatus and District services and answer questions. Visits must be arranged at least 2 weeks in advance and are dependent on availability. Please call Tim Cicero at 630-668-4836 or email tcicero@carolstreamfire.org to make arrangements.
Station Tours
Free station tours are also for groups or individuals. Guided tours take you "behind the scenes" of the firefighters' living quarters, apparatus bay, training facilities and business office. Tours must be arranged in advance. Please call Tim Cicero at 630-668-4836 or email tcicero@carolstreamfire.org to make arrangements.
Group CPR Classes
Local businesses or groups can arrange for on-site CPR training for a small fee. Please contact us for pricing and availability. Please call Mike Fairfield at 630-668-4836 or email mfairfield@carolstreamfire.org to make arrangements.
While the District does not offer CPR for individuals, we have provided a list of other local districts that offer these classes. Or you can click the Forms tab of our website for this list.
2022 Area CPR Classes
Fire Extinguisher Training
Local businesses or groups can arrange for on-site fire extinguisher training for a small fee. Please contact us for pricing and availability. Please call Tim Cicero at 630-668-4836 or email tcicero@carolstreamfire.org to make arrangements.
Car Seat Checks/Installations
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer car seat checks. Residents can contact the Carol Stream Police Department's non-emergency number at 630-668-2167 for this service.