PREP Program Overview:
^{The mission of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation is in line with that of the Fountain Valley Fire Department in that we both look to serve and enrich the lives of Fountain Valley residents.}

Through the collaborative effort, the FVCF will be a catalyst to support fundraising efforts to assist the FVFD in meeting the outreach and engagement needs of the community. 

Examples of community outreach include:

• Fire Safety
  Residents of all ages can benefit from basic fire
  safety information. FVFD currently receives
  requests from many local schools in the city to
  visit students and share fire safety tips. The
  department also participates in events such as
  Youth and Government Day and offers tours of
  the stations to the public.

  Kids and adults both like tangible things they
  can use so they can remember a visit.
  Educational coloring books, safety items such
  as pill boxes, cooking safety items, and water
  safety items are an excellent way to foster safety and emergency preparedness education.

• Smoke Alarm Installs
  One of the best ways to mitigate loss of life and property is to ensure that Fountain Valley residents has a sufficient number of working fire alarms in their homes.
• Fall Prevention 
  Falls are the most common cause of fatal injury of people over the age of 65. Fountain Valley has a large senior population that could benefit from a fall prevention education program.
• Drowning Prevention
  Drowning is the most preventable tragedy. Educating the public on how to be safe in and around water is vital for all communities.  Drowning prevention outreach efforts can include informational handouts, giveaways with water safety tips printed on them, and presentations to both younger and older residents.