by Cindy Wilson | Dec 2, 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | 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 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
As this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme suggests, “Cooking safety starts with YOU!” is true. You can help prevent cooking fire by following a few safety tips...
by Cindy Wilson | Jun 28, 2023 | 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...