Community risk reduction

Smoke Alarm Installations

• CRR specialists should arrive on time and wear approved attire.
• Two specialists are recommended during visits.
• Specialists must be aware of safety.
• They must be aware of the surrounding signs of danger.
• If any danger exists, the specialist should contact their supervisor.
• Specialists must adhere to ladder manufacturer recommendations for installations.
• Specialists need to be aware of ceiling heights and configurations.
• Specialists should cancel installations when the environment is unsafe or when safety concerns exist.
• Inventory of smoke alarms provided by the department might limit the number of alarms provided by the department to two per household.
• If there are signs of weapons, illegal substances, or an unsafe environment, the appointment should be canceled.
• If child abuse is suspected, it should be reported according to Texas Family Code Section 261.101 (a).

CPR/AED and First Aid Education

• These classes are scheduled based on community needs.
• Courses are conducted at Spring Fire Department facilities or external facilities.
• Rooms should be reserved through internal systems which should be followed for reserving classroom space at Spring Fire Department.
• Residents of the Spring Fire Department territory can receive certification at no cost, subject to budgetary availability.
• Residents outside of the Spring Fire Department territory can receive certification for the cost of the certification card.
• Businesses requesting group classes will pay the cost of each certification card.
• Classes are taught by certified instructors with appropriate student/instructor ratios.
• There should be at least two instructors for each class.
• Only Spring Fire Department provided equipment and materials should be used in classes.
• The instructor should sanitize and rehabilitate all class equipment after each class.
• The minimum class size is 4 students.
• Classes will be canceled or rescheduled if the minimum class size is not met within a week of the projected class date.
• Instructors can modify the content of the class within the core curriculum to meet the needs of the students.
• Instructors should enter the roster into the certification card system.
• Certification cards must be issued within a week of the course date.
• Non-certification hands-only events are available for large or small groups to focus on essential life-saving skills.

Safe Sitter

• Safe Sitter classes are scheduled based on community needs.
• Safe Sitter classes are conducted at Spring Fire Department facilities or external facilities.
• Classrooms at Spring Fire Department should be reserved through internal systems for classes.
• Enrollment is through the Spring Fire Department website.
• Residents of the Spring Fire Department territory can receive certification at no cost, subject to budgetary availability.
• Residents outside of the Spring Fire Department territory can receive certification for the cost of the certification card.

Safety Education Events

• A Spring Fire Department representative should contact the requestor to schedule the appropriate educational topic event.
• Safety education events are conducted at Spring Fire Department facilities or external facilities.
• Approved materials and curriculums should be used by the CRR Specialist.

School Safety

• Questions about school safety plans should be referred to the Texas School Safety Center or Harris County Fire Marshal.
• Spring Fire Department should not design or advise on school safety plans.

References and Related Policies

• Applicable laws, standards, or internal policies, including those related to NFPA, TCFP, CPSE PI, ISO, TFCA, Texas Family Code Section 261.101 (a), and HSI CPR should be referenced.
• The contact office for questions or comments on this SOG is the Company Officer, District Chief, Deputy Chief of Strategic Services, Assistant Chief, or the Fire Chief.