The Orange County Fire Authority is proud to offer a variety of educational programs to the communities we serve. These programs include safety presentations, fire station tours, school programs, and community events.
If you would like to request one of our programs, fill out a request form below. Please submit your request at least two weeks prior to the event and ensure that your request meets the requirements listed.
Online educational videos and handouts are available in multiple languages at the link below.
OCFA Fire Stations are open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for station tours. Station tours must be pre-approved and last approximately 30 minutes. Please note that tours are subject to the crew’s availability and we request at least two weeks’ advance notice to schedule. If you need assistance finding your closest fire station visit:
https://www.ocfa.org/AboutUs/FireStations.aspx
Station Tour Guidelines:
- No more than 25 people (or one class) per visit – This includes adults and children
- We request 1 adult per 5 children to provide supervision
- The recommended age for station visits is 5 and up
- We do not host birthday parties at fire stations
- Groups are limited to one station tour per year
**Disclaimer: Emergency response is our primary responsibility and crews will remain in service during station tours. In the event of an emergency, firefighters may be delayed or unable to attend without notice. Station tours cancelled due to emergency response will be rescheduled.
OCFA firefighters can visit your school for a presentation on fire prevention, what to do in case of fire, firefighters as community helpers, and firefighter equipment and gear. School visits last approximately 30-45 minutes.
School Visit Guidelines:
- Each school is limited to one visit per calendar year – We encourage teachers to coordinate visits if multiple classes wish to participate
- School visits are for educational purposes only
- Classes must have a minimum age of 5 or older
**Disclaimer: Emergency response is our primary responsibility and crews will remain in service during school visits. We make every attempt to fulfill requests, however, crew availability cannot be guaranteed. In the event of an emergency, firefighters may be delayed or unable to attend without notice. School visits cancelled due to emergency response will be rescheduled.
OCFA offers safety presentations to businesses, civic associations and other community groups. Presentation topics include: Fire Safety (Fire Prevention, Home Escape Plans, and Evacuation), Disaster Preparedness, Senior Safety, and Drowning Prevention. Presentations are available Monday-Friday.
Safety Presentation Guidelines:
- Minimum attendance for a presentation is 15 people
- Must be in a public location (No private residences)
In an effort to ensure parents and caregivers install seats correctly, OCFA is offering free car seat safety inspections and installations.
We offer car seat inspection and installation appointments in:
- North Orange County in Garden Grove and Buena Park
- Mid Orange County in Santa Ana, Tustin, and Irvine
- South Orange County in Aliso Viejo and Ladera Ranch
This is a chance for a one-on-one session with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. These experts will help parents and caregivers properly install the car seat into the vehicle.
The Fire FRIENDS (Firesetter Regional Intervention Education Network and Delivery System) program is designed specifically for juveniles who are exhibiting unusual or increased interest in fire and fire behavior, and is available to children and their families in and around Orange County, California.