Station Tour information
- Tours should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Station tours are geared toward school, community, and youth groups.
- There must be 1 adult chaperone for every 5 children.
- Please understand your tour may be interrupted. Fire Stations must remain "in service" during tours and crews may need to respond to an emergency.
- If firefighters are not at the station when you arrive, they may be at an emergency. If they do not return within 10 - 15 minutes, it will be necessary to reschedule your tour.
Scheduling a Tour
To schedule a tour, please contact us at (513) 245-5451, or you can send an email request Here .
Please be prepared to provide the following:
- Name of organization;
- Name and phone number of the person requesting and responsible for the tour;
- Date and time you are requesting the tour;
- Number and age range of participants.
- Any special requests or needs.
Tours are customized to each groups' educational needs but in general, here is what you can expect during your station visit:
- The group will have an opportunity to meet some of the Colerain Township Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics who serve the community;
- A guided tour of the fire station, making stops along the way to provide fun facts, and show the tour group where firefighters eat, sleep, and train when not on an emergency call;
- Tour the fire trucks, ambulances and get the chance to see some firefighting equipment with brief explanations of their use or purpose;
- A brief fire safety talk (appropriate for age group);
- Educational information provided (when available) such as stickers, coloring books, fire hats, as well as informational health and safety pamphlets and brochures.