CERT class participants at the Fire District training facility.

Introduction to Public Education
The Public Education Unit of Contra Costa County Fire Protection District consists of a Fire Education Coordinator who oversees the working Unit, and Fire Prevention Specialists who perform most of the fieldwork. The Public Education Team is committed to the fire and life safety education of our citizens.

Despite a long-term downward trend, the United States continues to have one of the highest fire death rates per capita in the world. Part of the reason for this is the lack of adequate public fire education nationwide. It is a proven fact that educating the public in matters of fire and life safety reduces casualties.

Simply stated, the goal of our Public Education Unit is that all of our citizens, from pre-schoolers to senior citizens, will learn the proper action to take in a sudden fire or life emergency. We have a number of programs and tools to accomplish this goal. Our Unit is committed that not one more citizen in our Fire District suffers fire injury or death due to lack of knowledge or preparation.

To contact the Public Education Unit please call 925-941-3327.

Fire Safety Programs on Cable TV

Contra Costa Television shows several fire safety programs every week to Comcast subscribers on Channel 27 and Astound subscribers on Channel 32. Check the current CCCTV program guide.