Oregon State Police - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention

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Older Adult Fire and Fall Prevention


Program Overview

According to the Portland State University Population Research Center, more than 30% of Oregon’s population is age 50 and over. And in the five-year period from 2007-2012, this age group accounted for 63.5% of fire fatalities in Oregon. In addition, falls are also the leading cause of hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries among Oregon’s older adults. Office of State Fire Marshal, Fire and Life Safety Education Section and the Oregon Life Safety Team developed Take the Right Steps – fire and fall prevention and safety for older adults to reduce fire and fall injuries and fatalities for Oregon’s older adult population. Take the Right Steps – fire and fall prevention and safety program for older adults is available as a train-the-trainer class. Training Content: 5 Step Process How to make a connection with older adult audiences Training tools and props Complete overview of course content To Schedule a train-the-trainer class in your district, please contact Bill Brauer at 503-934-8233 or bill.brauer@state.or.us.


Fire Prevention & Safety for Older Adults

Is your home fire safe? Are you prepared if a fire happens? Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is important for older adults. Take Steps to Prevent Fires brochure Take Steps to Prevent Fires checklist Take the Right Steps to Prevent Fires video Approx. 10 minutes


Fall Prevention & Safety for Older Adults

Are you at risk for falling? Learning ways to prevent falls can reduce injury and death. Take Steps to Prevent Falls brochure Take Steps to Prevent Falls checklist Take the Right Steps to Prevent Falls video Approx. 6 minutes


Additional Resources

Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging Fall Injuries among Older Adults in Oregon Fire Safety for People with Disabilities Focus on Fire Safety: Older Adults and Preparedness for Fire Home Fire Safety Home Fire Sprinkler Information National Fire Protection Association - Remembering When Oregon Counties Fall Hospitalizations Oregon Fire Department List Smoke Alarm brochure


Request Form For Fire Prevention & Safety Materials

Fire Prevention & Safety Materials Order Form

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