Public Education and Relations Bureau
The Public Education and Relations Bureau of the Newport News Fire Department became a separate bureau in 2001. Its staff includes a Public Education and Relations Coordinator, Public Information Officer, and two Public Educators. The Bureau’s mission is to educate residents and visitors about fire prevention and life safety measures. A variety of programs are offered. In 2007, a total of 1,791 programs were presented to 70,091 persons. Currently, the programs that the Newport News Fire Department offers to citizens include:
- “Learn Not to Burn” Preschool Program
- “S.A.F.E. House” First Grade Program
- “Get SAFE Smart” Fourth Grade Program
- “Home Safe Home, Newport News”, Mature Adults Fall and Fire Prevention Program
- Juvenile Fire setters Program
- Smoke Detector Installation Program
- Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Program
- Station Tours and Apparatus Display Programs
- Child Safety Seat Installation Program
- Reading Rescuers’ Program
- Education programs for new firefighter/medic recruits on working with the public
The Public Education and Relations Bureau is responsible for promoting the Newport News Fire Department’s efforts and maintaining a positive reputation with the community. This is accomplished through the Klaxon, which is the Newport News Fire Department’s quarterly newsletter, consistent and effective media relations, an annual recognition/awards ceremony, fire prevention month activities, programs through the Newport News City Channel, and article submissions to various publications.
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
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Programs Presented |
1,543 |
1,471 |
2,104 |
1,800 |
2,000 |
1,816 |
1791 |
People reached through programs |
45,670 |
47,509 |
54,610 |
59,010 |
60,500 |
63,062 |
70,091 |
Smoke Detectors Installed |
32 |
105 |
212 |
154 |
200 |
533 |
716 |