Community Outreach

Requests for Tours and Community Outreach

Community events, public education, and fire station tours help inform the community about the fire department, educate about fire safety topics, and establish strong community relations. Please utilize the online form to request a truck visit, fire safety education, and station tours. A two-week notice is appreciated when possible.

Ride-Alongs

In order to enhance knowledge and understanding of the fire service in general, the Ride-Along program facilities opportunities for citizens to ride as observers in fire apparatus. Please review Standard Operating Procedure 1.08 Ride-Along that outlines program details. Interested applicants shall submit a completed Ride-Along Request & Waiver of Liability Form along with a copy of driver's license to the Safety Services Administrative Manager.

Car Seat Installation

C. S. Mott Children's Hospital conducts car seat installations at Fire Station 6 (Briarwood). Please contact C.S. Mott directly to schedule an appointment.

Naloxone/Narcan Kits

The fire stations have free naloxone/Narcan kits funded by State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness. You must be over the age of 18 to request. Residents are encouraged to stop by Station 1 if feasible.

Residential Entry System

A Knox HomeBox enables firefighters rapid entry to your home without damage if you're not home or unable to open the door. Knox HomeBox is a key safe mounted outside that can be unlocked only by the fire department. This is a voluntary alternative to forced entry, delayed entry or no entry when the fire department is called to your home for a medical emergency or fire alarm activation.

YouTube Videos on CTN

Ann Arbor Fire Department Station Tour & Gear

City Round Up – Fire Pits and Grills

City Round Up – Fireworks Safety

FYI Interview - Firefighter Recruitment

FYI – Fire & Police Open House

Blaze & Blue Career Camp for Young Women

This free career camp was created in 2022 as a way to expose young women to careers in Fire and Police. Participants experience the most challenging and exciting tasks in firefighting, first response and law enforcement in a supportive, educational and interactive environment. The camp activities include rappelling, search and rescue, fire extinguisher training, vehicle extraction, how traffic stops are performed, crime scene investigation, static taser deployment and virtual reality training that includes real looking weapons similar to a handgun that function with air and emit a laser. As campers spend two days with the Fire Department and two days with the Police Department, they learn from women who work in these non-traditional career fields and are breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The next camp will be June 22-25, 2026. Registration and further information will be available Spring of 2026. As camp is limited to a small number of participants, "camp alumni" are not eligible.