Educational Programs and Services
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Public Education Requests
The Apex Fire Department Education and Community Engagement Division offer a
variety of public education classes and services. Please see below for a full
list and description of classes and services.
Community education program and services requests must be submitted via the
Public Education Request
Form.
Due to our Firefighters working on a rotating schedule, we require a 14-day
notice prior to your event. Required departmental training makes various
dates unavailable for public education classes, but we will offer alternative
dates when possible. We look forward to partnering with you soon!
Please note: Our Fire Department does not do birthday parties at this time.
[Public Education Classes &
Services](https://www.apexnc.org/Faq.aspx?TID=41)
Class: My Friend The Firefighter
Ages: Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Class Description: These classes are available for daycares, preschools,
and elementary schools within the Town of Apex and are appropriate for all
ages. The children will be talked through the process of the firefighter
putting on their turnout gear while discussing what purpose each piece serves.
Firefighters will also handout appropriate educational materials.This class
can be coupled with a Fire Engine Display. This program can be taught by the
fire life safety educator or a firefighter.
Request My Friend the
Firefighter
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Class: Fire Safety Fun Program
Ages: 3rd Grade to 6th Grade
Class Description: This is a 45-60-minute session covering topics like
cooking safety, smoke alarm safety, and having an exit plan from the home. The
class will be taught through fun activities. Each class receives workbooks for
each student to keep and take home.
Request Fire Safety Fun
Program
Ages: 7th Grade and up
Class Description : 45-minute hands-on class teaching hands-only CPR and
how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AFD brings in a training
mannequin to teach how to do compressions on someone in cardiac arrest. This
is not a certification class. This class is for informational purposes only. A
minimum of 10 people with a maximum of 30 people are required for a class to
be scheduled.
Ages: 55 and up
Class Description: This is a fire and fall prevention program for older
adults centered around key safety messages and is taught by the Fire and Life
Safety Educator. Should this class be taught within an elder care facility,
the Educator will also share with the residents what to expect in the event of
a fire and what is expected of them. Please advise any specifics within the
comments section of the request form.
Request Fall & Fire
Prevention
This is offered for true career recruitment, or middle to high school
students. For elementary career fair events, choose Fire Engine Display.
Members of the Apex Fire Department are available to set up an informational
booth at career fairs. Firefighters will speak about educational and training
requirements, as well as provide information about the application process.
Request AFD for your Career
Fair
Fire Station tours may be scheduled with a beginning time of no earlier than 9
am on Mondays through Saturdays. Firefighters will put on turnout gear while a
speaker discusses each item and its safety aspects. Attendees may sit in the
apparatus, but must be supervised by an adult. A minimum of 10 people are
required to schedule a tour.
The Fire and Life Safety Educator Division is available to set up an
informational booth at health fairs or festivals. We request, for evenings and
weekend events, that there be an estimated expected attendance of at least 500
people. (If your event expects less than 500 in attendance, you may want to
consider Fire Engine Display.)
The Fire and Life Safety Educator will speak to interested residents/attendees
about fire safety issues and answer any questions. They will also offer sign-
ups for smoke alarm installations, as well as offer informational handouts and
items. Interactive safety games and activities may also be utilized for events
with children. Please give detailed information about your event in the
comments section of the request
form so
that we can adequately prepare for your audience.
__This choice may be coupled with Fire Truck Display. Set-up fees must be
waived for fire department participation.
Services: Car Seat Installation
All Ages
Program Description : The Apex Fire Department offers online booking for
Car Seat Education Sessions in partnership with North Carolina
SafeKids. Each session covers one car and one
car seat. If you need assistance with multiple vehicles, please schedule
separate sessions accordingly.
During the session, certified car seat technicians will guide you through the
proper installation of your car seat. You will also have the opportunity to
install it yourself under their supervision.
Please keep in mind that fire crews may need to respond to emergency calls,
which could result in session rescheduling.
Not sure which car seat is best for your family? Click
here to learn more prior to
booking your appointment.
/FAQ.aspx
Fire Incident Report Records Request
To request fire incident report records, please visit
here.
Camp IGNITE
The Apex Fire Department, in partnership with the Cary Fire Department and
Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department, hosted a successful 2025 5 day summer camp
for girls ages 14-18.
Camp IGNITE demonstrates what a career in public safety can look like by
providing an immersive experience that includes daily firefighting related
exercises and trainings designed to encourage self-confidence, knowledge, and
leadership skills.
Stay tuned for summer 2026 dates!
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Apex Fire Department supportsCommunity Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training, free of charge!
Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or
workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately
available to help.
Lessons
CERT educates citizens about:
- Disaster preparedness
- Basic disaster response skills
- Fire safety
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster medical operations
Joining CERT
Eligible citizens are anyone who lives or works in Apex or the surrounding
area, who are 18 years old or older, or ages 16 or 17 with signed parental
permission form. Background checks are performed for every CERT applicant.
Interested in participating CERT training? Complete our online volunteer
form. Contact Emergency Management
Coordinator Taylor Sanchez via email for
more information.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the services provided by the department please
contact us at (919) 362-4001.