by Cindy Wilson | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Stay home. If you really don’t have to go out, don’t. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don’t tempt fate: If you don’t have somewhere you have to be, watch the snow from indoors.Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or...
by Cindy Wilson | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Illinois Smoke Detector Act You may have heard that Illinois has changed their smoke alarm law. These recent revisions to Illinois’ Smoke Detector Act will require many residents to install new smoke detectors with 10-year sealed batteries by January 1, 2023. Since...
by Cindy Wilson | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know…? As of January 1, 2007, homeowners, landlords, and building owners are required to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors within 15 feet of rooms used for sleeping. This law applies only to those occupancies that use fossil fuel to cook, heat, or produce...
by Cindy Wilson | Nov 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home. Thanksgiving safety tips from the...
by Cindy Wilson | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Keep the Wreath RED “Keep the Wreath Red” program is an annual event aimed at increasing the awareness of safety while decorating our homes for the holidays. Outside of both of our fire stations in Channahon, is a wreath with red lights. The wreaths remain lit twenty...
by Cindy Wilson | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is a fun and SPOOOOOOKY time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. As bad as it may sound, go on the internet and check your local state website for sex offenders. Almost...