Public Education

The Hillsboro Fire Protection District is committed to offering numerous educational opportunities to our residents, business owners, and patrons. We currently offer the following classes that can be obtained through the Hillsboro Fire District.
1. Fire Safety Presentations for Kids and Adults 
2. Fire Extinguisher Training
3. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Training for both the community and professional responder
4. First Aid Training
5. Safe Sitter Program
6. Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT)
7. Natural Disaster Preparedness Classes (Earthquake, Tornado, Flooding) 

Fire Prevention Week

The Hillsboro Fire Protection District makes an effort during Fire Prevention Week to visit every preschool, daycare, private school and the Hillsboro Primary School during the first week of October to get the Fire Safety message out to every child that we possibly can! Topics include:
1. Stop, Drop and Roll
2. Crawl Low Below the Smoke
3. Family Escape Plans
4. Smoke Detectors
5. Don't be Afraid of Firefighters
6. Fire House Tours
7. Fire Truck Tours 


The Hillsboro Fire Protection District also offers to parents, access to a Juvenile Fire Setters Program for kids who have either started fires or are extremely curious about fires. The goal of this program is ensure children don't set fires. Contact the Fire Marshal for any additional information.
The Hillsboro Fire Protection District also participates in numerous career days at our schools, fairs, carnivals, the Jefferson County Fair, and many other community events free of charge!
For further information about any of the educational classes we offer, please contact us at 636-797-3619
Check out some education links below to help teach your kids about fire safety! 
Home Fire Safety
Fire Safety-Kids Health
Safe Kids-Fire Safety Tips 

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CPR and First Aid Classes