It's National Move Over Day! The goal of this date is to remind drivers to help protect emergency personnel, highway workers and 1st Responders working on the side of the road. See lights and a stopped vehicle? #MOVEOVER to save lives. ...
MACOMB, IL -- America’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, will be honored at the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 2-3, 2021. The names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor...
Macomb, IL -- This Memorial Day we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families. Emmet - Chalmers Firefighters also remember one of our own, Firefighter Michael White who died last year. ...
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...