by Cindy Wilson | Jan 2, 2021 | 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 | Dec 1, 2020 | 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 | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Holiday Safety Tips Candle Safety Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, people tend to decorate with candles during these holidays. Oh sure, they look pretty, but they can be very dangerous when left unattended. During the months of October through...
by Cindy Wilson | Nov 11, 2020 | 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 | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mark your calendar! #Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! ™”, focuses on the importance of cooking safely: Cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries. https://bit.ly/2XtNrzK...
by Cindy Wilson | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
School will be in session soon, which is a blessing for some parents. So, let’s make it safe for them by following these safety tips. Sharing the road safely with school buses:School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In...