Building a Safer, More Understanding Community
The St. Lucie County Firefighters are committed to improving emergency response for autistic children and adults.
Children with autism may respond differently in emergencies, they may hide, become nonverbal, exhibit sensory overload, or react unpredictably to sirens, lights, or unfamiliar people.
Building a Safer, More Understanding Community
The St. Lucie County Firefighters are committed to improving emergency response for autistic children and adults.
Children with autism may respond differently in emergencies, they may hide, become nonverbal, exhibit sensory overload, or react unpredictably to sirens, lights, or unfamiliar people.
Our Autism Awareness Initiatives Aim To:
Educate first
responders
Strengthen support
for families
Improve safety outcomes
Enhance community understanding
Provide resources
for emergency
This page outlines our training program and the organizations we support through events like the Chili Cookoff.
Our Autism Awareness Initiatives Aim To:
Educate first
responders
Strengthen support
for families
Improve safety outcomes
Enhance community understanding
Provide resources
for emergency
This page outlines our training program and the organizations we support through events like the Chili Cookoff.
Supporting a Mission That Changes Lives
We proudly support Surfers for Autism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive,
sensory-friendly experiences for autistic children.
Through our events and fundraising efforts, we help:
Fund therapy programs
Provide adaptive sensory tools
Support community events for autistic children
Expand autism education across St. Lucie County
Supporting a Mission That Changes Lives
We proudly support Surfers for Autism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive,
sensory-friendly experiences for autistic children.
Through our events and fundraising efforts, we help:
Fund therapy programs
Provide adaptive sensory tools
Support community events
Expand autism education in St. Lucie
How We Prepare Our First Responders
Our training program equips firefighters with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and
effectively assist autistic individuals during emergency situations.
Components of the training include:
Understanding autism characteristics and communication differences
Sensory sensitivity management (lights, sounds, touch)
Techniques for reducing fear and anxiety
Approaching children who may hide or shut down
Guiding individuals who may run or wander during crises
Supporting families during high-stress scenarios
Case-based training for house fires, car accidents, missing child calls, and medical emergencies
How We Prepare Our First Responders
Our training program equips firefighters with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and
effectively assist autistic individuals during emergency situations.
Components of the training include:
Understanding autism characteristics and communication differences
Sensory sensitivity management (lights, sounds, touch)
Techniques for reducing fear and anxiety
Approaching children who may hide or shut down
Guiding individuals who may run or wander during crises
Supporting families during high-stress scenarios
Case-based training for house fires, car accidents, missing child calls, and medical emergencies
Contact Information
Adam
Email: zucco467@gmail.com
Phone: 561-215-1404