Tips to Stay Safe
National Fire Prevention Week is celebrated this year October 9- 15. Fire Prevention Week was initiated by the National Fire Protection Agency in 1922 to commemorate the Chicago Fire of October 9, 1871. This October, therefore, marks the 100-year anniversary of Fire Protection Week. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the First Fire Protection Day in 1820. Fire Protection week was made official in 1922 for the Sunday through Saturday period which includes October 9. It is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.
National Fire Prevention Week – October 9-15, 2022
Crew Shout Outs
On July 11, 2022 the crew of Paramedic 436 returned from a call at a Drexel Heights residence, they asked if there was anything that could be done for the resident who lived there, an elderly female with no family, and surviving on very little income. The crew reported that the lady’s air conditioner was completely out of service. They were truly worried with the current heat spell, that the resident would not do well.
Story of an Air Conditioner Install
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For the safety of our employees and the public, all of our Fire Stations have been closed and the public will not be granted access. Employees will continue to work and our readiness to respond to calls for assistance will not be affected. Residents requiring medical care or other services are directed to call 9-1-1.
Thank you for your patience as the Nation deals with the COVID-19 outbreak.
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