West Chicago Fire Protection District, November 24
Earlier this year, Todd deployed with Illinois Task Force One to assist with search and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas—representing both Task Force One and the West Chicago Fire Protection District with professionalism, skill, and compassion.
For his exceptional service, Todd has been awarded the MABAS Humanitarian Award, joining a distinguished group of past recipients from ... (Full Story & Photos)
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the West Chicago Fire Protection District would like to share some safety tips that will help keep your holiday celebration safe: 1. Stay in the kitchen when you cook on the stovetop so you can monitor the food. 2. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet from the stove and turn pot handles inward to prevent accidental spills of scalding liquid. 3. Don't leave candles ... (Full Story)
The District has created a new YouTube channel, and we are kicking it off with a new video that showcases our service to the community. We will be posting additional videos in the future. Click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/@WestChicagoFireMarshal ... (Full Story & Photos)
Safety Tips
Fall Safety Tip #1 - Change your clocks, change your batteries. Better yet, replace detectors that are older than 10 years with a sealed battery detector and never change a battery again!
Fall Fire Safety Tip #2 - Chimneys need attention too! Have yours cleaned and inspected so it is ready for the heating season.
Fall Safety Tip #3 - Use caution when climbing ladders to clean gutters! Always have an assistant and never lean too far.
Fall Safety Tip# 4 - Create and practice your home fire escape plan. Know two ways out, call 911, and don't return inside once you get away from the fire!
