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SAFE Program

SAFE has been in existence since 1996.  It is a community outreach program to educate the citizens on Fire Safety. This program is directed for schools. Services provided include Family Fun Day, station tours, Fire Safety week in the local schools, and Operation Safe Prom at Bay Path High School. For more information on programs offered, email the SAFE Coordinator.

Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE)

SR. SAFE Program Overview

The Charlton Fire Department is committed to enhancing the safety, independence, and well-being of our senior residents. The Senior SAFE at Home Program provides free in-home services designed to reduce preventable injuries, improve fire-safety compliance, and support seniors as they age safely in place.

This program aligns with state requirements while strengthening our connection with the senior community through proactive outreach, education, and individualized support.

  • Program Components
  • Life Safety Inspection
  • Fire Safety Inspection
  • Self-Autonomy Support
  • Residential Lock Box Installation

Program Goals

The Senior SAFE at Home Program seeks to:

  • Reduce preventable injuries among Charlton’s senior population through proactive in-home assessments and safety education.
  • Increase compliance with state fire-safety standards by ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are properly installed, maintained, and functioning.
  • Improve emergency preparedness through the distribution of File of Life cards and education regarding MOLST/POLST directives.
  • Enhance rapid emergency access for first responders by expanding participation in the residential lock box program.
  • Strengthen community partnerships with the Council on Aging, senior housing providers, healthcare organizations, and local health professionals.
  • Support aging-in-place initiatives by empowering seniors to remain safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible.
  • To schedule a home visit, contact the Senior Safe at Home Program Coordinator.