Check out our latest District newsletter. "The General" is our quarterly newsletter highlighting District activities and safety tips. Click on this link to preview this quarter's edition: https://conta.cc/44Pa72B
Spring kicks off an active season of public education for the West Chicago Fire District. In the next several weeks, firefighters will visit our local schools to teach our 4th graders fire safety topics. Students get an opportunity to learn about smoke detectors and escaping a mock fire in our fire safety trailer. We are excited to be back at the schools teaching these important lessons! ... (Full Story & Photos)
El Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago está actualizando su Plan Estratégico. Para que tenga éxito, nuestro Plan necesita la opinión de diversas partes interesadas, incluyendo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Contamos con una breve encuesta que nos ayudará a recopilar esta información para el plan, y agradeceríamos que los miembros de nuestra comunidad (residentes, propietarios ... (Full Story & Photos)
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan. To be successful, our Plan needs feedback from various stakeholders, including the members of our community. We have a very brief survey that will help us gather this feedback for the plan, and we would appreciate it if our community members (Residents, Business Owners, etc.) would take a minute to complete ... (Full Story & Photos)
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
Spring Safety Tip #2 - When using household chemicals, don't mix products because they can cause deadly gases or fire.
Spring Fire Safety Tip #3 - When using your grill, make sure that it is at least 3 ft from siding, deck rails, and eaves.
Spring Safety Tip #4 - Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit, or patio torches. Don't walk away from them when they are lit.
Spring Safety Tip# 1 - Store any household chemicals that can catch on fire away from your home.
