Macomb, IL -- Every year during the second week of April National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is celebrated. The Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters would like to recognize and thank all of our wonderful dispatchers. While they may not be seen they are always heard. Public Safety...
MACOMB, IL -- The Emmet - Chalmers Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, March 23 at 7pm covering the proposed tax referendum on the April 4th ballot. We invite you to come and learn more about this...
When to use a fire extinguisher the fire is confined to a small area, such as a trashcan the fire is not growing everyone has exited the building the fire department has been called or is being called the room is not filled with smoke How...
Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires. All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet (1...
• Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows • Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out • Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out • Teaching children how to...
Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages. Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Install smoke alarms...
•Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. • Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires involving cooking equipment. • The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. • Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling...
MACOMB, IL — Fire Prevention Week – Day 5 Testing your smoke alarm Always maintain your smoke alarm according to the manufacturer's instructions! Mark your calendars to test your smoke alarm at least once a month using the test button. Smoke alarms with regular batteries need new batteries...
MACOMB, IL — Fire Prevention Week – Day 4 Installing your smoke alarm NFPA explains the first step is to choose smoke alarms that have a label of a recognized testing laboratory. Also, it is important to purchase alarms that are all from the same manufacturer, to...