City of Windhoek Offers Free Fire Safety Tours for Schools. The City of Windhoek Fire Brigade is offering free educational tours to schools, providing essential fire safety training for young learners. These interactive sessions aim to equip students with crucial skills that could save lives in emergency situations.
The tours cover fundamental fire safety techniques, including:
- Stop, Drop, and Roll – Teaching children how to react if their clothing catches fire.
- Safe Evacuation Procedures – Demonstrating how to exit a burning building efficiently and without panic.
- Emergency Call Guidelines – Educating students on the key information to provide when calling the City of Windhoek emergency hotline (061 211111).
By engaging students in hands-on learning experiences, the City of Windhoek hopes to instill a culture of fire safety awareness from an early age. The initiative aligns with the city’s broader commitment to public safety and community well-being.
Schools interested in scheduling a visit can book their free tour by contacting Estelle Hein at [email protected] or calling 061 290 2897 during weekday office hours.
This program underscores the importance of proactive fire safety education, ensuring that children are well-prepared to respond in critical situations. Parents and educators are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to enhance student safety and preparedness.