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Category: Public Safety News

Talking to your Kids about Calling 9-1-1

Calling 9-1-1 seems simple right? You just pick up the phone and dial those three lifesaving numbers to connect to first responders in an emergency. While many people don’t often […]

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Fire Fighter Training at West Barnstable Fire Department

Last week, Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training conducted a training session for the West Barnstable Fire Department focusing on practical skills. The session centered on hose […]

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Important Update: Barnstable County Fire Training Event

UPDATE: 10/25/23: We regret to announce the cancellation of the “Lower Cape Skills Day” training event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, due to low enrollment. We apologize for any […]

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A Week of Training at the Sandwich Fire Department

The Cape Cod Center for Public Safety Training, a program of Barnstable County, provides specialized on-the-job training and resources for local first responders and bolstering community safety. During recent training […]

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Barnstable County’s Forward-looking Approach to Firefighter Training

We are proud to share that Barnstable County has a new fire training facility taking shape on Cape Cod! This marks a pivotal step towards the future of firefighter training […]

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