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Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to helping older adults stay safe, independent, and confident in their homes and communities. We offer safety education presentations throughout our fire district for community groups, assisted living communities, and senior activity clubs.

Our one-hour presentation is led by trained public educators and covers practical, real-world safety topics, including:

Fall Prevention – Identifying common hazards and simple steps to reduce fall risk

Health & Home Safety – Everyday safety tips to support healthy aging

Files of Life – How to share critical medical information with first responders

Emergency & Escape Planning – Preparing for fires, medical emergencies, and disasters

Questions & Discussion – Time to address concerns specific to your group Presentations are tailored to the audience and encourage conversation, questions, and hands-on learning.

Older woman with short gray hair, in a brown cardigan, enjoys coffee and discusses fall prevention for older adults in an indoor garden setting.

Schedule a Presentation

To request a safety presentation or learn more, please email us at [email protected].

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Helpful Safety Resources

We also recommend these trusted resources for additional information and at-home learning:

Falls Prevention in Pierce County: Education, resources, housing assistance, senior centers and caregiver support

A printable guide with available home and safety resources, exercise programs, and checklists focused on reducing fall risk for older adults.

A printable guide with simple, effective steps older adults can take to stay safe at home.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

One in three older adults will experience a fall, sending an average of 1 in 17 to the emergency department each year in the US. The good news is that slips, trips, and falls can be prevented. With proper education, behavior changes, and awareness, we can work together to improve the quality of life and keep older adults independent longer.

Two older women with gray hair and glasses sit close together, smiling as they look down—demonstrating CPFR safety for older adults and fall prevention awareness.
Two older adults sit on mats in a gym, using green resistance bands to stretch their legs as part of fall prevention for older adults. They are dressed in comfortable workout clothes, facing each other.

File of Life

During Emergencies, Every Second Counts. A completed File of Life gives first responders critical information when patients can’t. This document includes space for you to detail your latest medical information – including allergies, medications, contact persons, and more. Store it within the provided sleeve and place it on your refrigerator for easy access and viewing.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue badge featuring a mountain, trees, fire hydrant, and medical symbol, with “Dist. 6” in the center.

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