Senior Home Safety

The Senior Home Safety program provides instruction in home safety issues. We use instructional videos, a computer presentation and lecture. The seniors are also provided with information in the form of handouts. Along with this program we offer free in home safety inspections for senior citizens. We are able to provide smoke detectors, fire extinguishers andcarbon monoxide detectors during the program.

SENIOR GATE KEEPER PROGRAM

Miami Township Fire & EMS crews are trained to recognize and assist senior citizens that may be at risk of health problems, due to the resident’s physical, emotional or environmental conditions. The responders then provide a pathway to area organizations for appropriate assistance. A ‘Gate Keeper’ is a person with our department that coordinates the program and makes all referral calls to area organizations. Follow-up is also provided to the employees who recognize any problems with our area senior citizens.

Download the Home "INJURY & FIRE PREVENTION CHECK-LIST"

Contact Miami Township Fire & EMS at (513) 248.3700


KNOX BOX RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM FOR SENIORS

We provide (Loan) a small safe-like box that attaches to the senior's home entry door. The Knox Box opens with a special key available only to Miami Township Fire/EMS personnel. The Knox Box then allows entry into the protected home. This decreases the likelihood of property damage caused by forcing entry into a senior citizen's home. These Knox Boxes are similar to Boxes used to protect businesses. There are over 60 Miami Township seniors currently protected with Knox Boxes owned by Miami Township Fire/EMS. All boxes were purchased with donations. IAFF 3768 has purchased 3 Knox Boxes for this program.

For more information on Knox Boxes, visit our KNOX BOX WEBPAGE.