During Fire Prevention Week, the fire department staff takes the Fire Prevention Program to each of the schools in Brighton. Our Fire Prevention Programs includes: Age appropriate training for each class regarding what to do in an emergency or in the event of a fire, Provide tour and training in the Smoke Trailer, Teach the children the 5 things never to play with (stoves, matches, fire places, lighters, and candles) Reminders to have grown ups to change batteries in smoke detectors and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors and to test each unit on a monthly basis. Our Smoke Trailer was donated by Coleman’s Country Campers in Hartford, IL. The fire department membership has remodeled the entire trailer inside and out. The interior has been outfitted with smoke machines and audio / video equipment to enable us to present fire and life safety programs. The Smoke Trailer is a multifunctional unit. The children gather inside so they can view fire prevention DVDs and answer any questions. If age appropriate, the smoke machine can be utilized to simulate the look and feel of a house fire and allows us to demonstrate what we look like in our full fire gear and breathing apparatus. Our newest member to the fire department staff is SPARKY the Fire Dog! Sparky visits schools and a variety of other fire dept functions. Sparky sings, dances, and is a HUGE part of the fire prevention team.We has also seen some clowns running around Brighton. Yes you heard right. The fire prevention clowns have been helping the fire department with training and a few laughs. The clowns come to us from the Hartford Fire Department. Like Brighton, the Hartford Fire Department donates their time and effort to help teach our children the funny side of fire prevention. We also visit other local fire departments including Godfrey, Medora, Shipman, Jerseyville, Meadowbrook, and Alton.