Firefighter Visits / Firehouse Tours

Basic Information for all Firefighter Visits

• Firefighter visits must be scheduled at least one week in advance.
• Firefighter visits last 20-40 minutes.
• A maximum of two visits per day, per firehouse, can be scheduled.  If you have more than one group, you will need to submit a separate registration form for each group and their visits will be scheduled accordingly.
• Visits may not be scheduled earlier than 9:00 AM
• The firefighter visit may be cancelled at the last minute with no notification due to emergency response or firefighter training requirements.
• The Fitchburg Fire Department does do fire safety assemblies. Special arrangements do need to be made.
• For large groups of children we prefer to break them into age appropriate groups (i.e., K-2, 3-5, etc.) and schedule separate visits for those groups.

Firefighter Visit Options

You may choose Option A or Option B.  You cannot select both options.  Be sure to select the option that is most appropriate for your group.

Option A - Firehouse Tour

• Maximum number of participants is 30 (not including chaperones) per group.
• 1 chaperone for every 5 children (preferred).  Firehouses are active places for firefighter work.  This must be kept in mind when touring the station.  Appropriate ratios of children to chaperones are required.

Schedule a Fire Station Tour

Option B - Firefighters Visit Your Facility

• A parking area must be provided where the fire engine/truck can get in and out quickly in the event of an emergency.
• An adequate number of chaperones must be present to quickly clear children from the fire engine/truck if there is an emergency.

Schedule a Firefighter Visit

If you have further questions or require more information, e-mail Firefighter Dorn.