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Category: Programs & Initiatives

  • #SoundTheAlarmKinloch

    Every day, seven people die and another 36 are injured due to a home fire. Sadly, many of these cases could have been prevented with properly working smoke alarms. That is why the Red Cross is ready to Sound the Alarm in our Southern California communities. Sound the Alarm is a national Red Cross campaign consisting of a series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events.

    Since 2014, the Red Cross, in partnership with fire departments and other local groups, has visited homes installing free smoke alarms, replacing batteries in existing alarms and providing fire prevention and safety education to prevent needless tragedies. To date, the Red Cross has installed over One Million smoke alarms and saved an estimated 415 lives.

    Join us to Sound the Alarm and help save lives.

    Do You Need a Smoke Alarm?

    If you would like to request a smoke alarm installation please use one of the following options:

    • Kinloch Fire Protection District.
    • Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross

  • Kinloch Community CPR

    Picture spending a peaceful sunny day outside at a Park with family and friends.  Suddenly a bystander collapses. Would you know what to do? Do you know who to call?  What if no one around knew how to help this person?

    Kinloch Fire Protection District personnel offers Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training using the American Heart Association Heartsaver curriculum.  After completing the training, individuals receive a 2 year certification and are better prepared to handle many types of medical emergencies. CPR buys critical time while personnel trained in advanced care are en route to the scene. This greatly increases an individual’s chance of survival.  In addition to CPR training, the student will learn how to properly use an Automated External Defibrillator or AED.

    Visit the American Heart Association’s CPR curriculum for more information.

    To sign up for a CPR class email CPRCLASS@kinloch-fire.org

  • Kinloch Fire Explorers

    Fire & EMS Career Exploring is a hands-on program open to young men and women from the 6th grade to 20 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of fire or emergency services.

    THE MOST POPULAR FIRE & EMS CAREERS INCLUDE:

    • Fire fighter
    • EMT
    • Paramedic
    • Search and rescue
    • Fire inspector, investigator

    Fire & EMS Career Exploring combines some classroom training with hands-on lessons. You get to experience firsthand what it’s like to be a fire fighter, paramedic and so much more!

    FIRE & EMS EXPLORING OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

    • Improved self-confidence
    • Leadership experience and social network development
    • Fun and Exciting “hands-on” career experiences
    • Community service opportunities
    • College & Career Readiness preparation

    The Kinloch Fire & EMS Explorer posts meets at the Kinloch Fire station. We take visits to fire training centers, neighboring fire & EMS facilities, professional conferences and more. We provide opportunities to participate in national events and regional training sessions.

    WHEN DO EXPLORERS MEET?

    Explorer posts and clubs typically meet on a bi-monthly basis during the school year with the specifics being determined by the local adult advisors.

    The Fire & EMS Career Exploring program is delivered through local participating agencies such as the city fire departments & government agencies. Programs are flexible enough to fit in with other activities during the year to meet the needs of the host organization and the youth participants.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

    Annual program participation fee is $33. Individual programs may request an additional program fee and would be determined by the local Explorer post or club.