Outreach and Education

The majority of the Fire Department’s public education activities are directed toward children within the community. Public education programs are provided to the seven public and private schools in Sierra Madre.

These programs include presentations at the Fire Station led by Fire Department members and are designed to promote fire safety awareness and prevention among students.

As part of National Fire Prevention Month in October, the Sierra Madre Fire Department hosts an annual Fire Prevention Festival at the Fire Station. This event includes representatives from neighboring fire departments, the Sierra Madre Police Department, utility companies, and vendors offering fire prevention products and services.

Throughout the year, the Fire Department and the affiliated Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters Association support a variety of local events and activities, including:

• Supporting area baseball, softball, and soccer teams
• Hosting an annual Easter Egg Hunt in Memorial Park
• Providing EMS services for the annual Mount Wilson Trail Race
• Participating in the annual Fourth of July Parade
• Co-hosting the Pumpkin Smash event with the Sierra Madre Library
• Hosting the annual Fire Prevention Festival at the Fire Department
• Escorting children in the annual Halloween Costume Parade
• Escorting Santa Claus to the annual Tree Lighting in Kersting Court
• Donating Christmas stockings to area children, including a visit from Santa Claus

About Station Tours
A guided tour of the Sierra Madre Fire Station provides a unique opportunity for schools, organizations, and members of the community to meet their local firefighters and paramedics and learn about their work through hands-on experience.

Requesting a Station Tour
When station tours are available, requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the desired visit date. Download the form HERE.

To submit a Station Tour Request:

• Email the request form to fire@sierramadreca.gov, or

• Call (626) 355-3611

Please note:

• Requests are not accepted for birthday parties or personal celebrations

• Station tours may be requested as part of an organized event

• Groups may not hold festivities such as cake, ice cream, or gift-giving at the Fire Station

Important Information
Sierra Madre Fire Station 41 is a working fire station. Firefighters and paramedic crews remain in service and available for emergency response during scheduled tours. As a result:

• Tours may be delayed or interrupted without notice

• Tours may be canceled if crews are dispatched to an emergency

• Canceled tours may be rescheduled for a future date

Small Group Visits
Groups of four people or fewer may stop by the Fire Station between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If the crew is not engaged in emergency operations, they may be able to provide a brief station tour. No reservation is required for individual visits.