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Fire Prevention Bureau 
The Inspections Division of the Bureau, in
cooperation with Community Development, performs:
The Public
Education Division of the Hanover Park Fire Department is committed to
educating our residents with up-to-date information regarding fire and
life safety, in an effort to reduce the incidence and severity of fire
or medical related accidents, injuries or loss of life within our
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Fire Station
Tours (back to Public Education)
Come on in and see us! If you’ve ever wondered what we are doing all day, or just want to see the fire trucks, come on in and we’ll show you. Our doors are always open to the residents of our community. You will get a first-hand view of how we spend our day at the station, as well as the tools and apparatus that we use. Walk-ins are welcome, but large groups are requested to call in advance for availability.
Classroom
Presentations (back to Public Education)
Fire prevention in Hanover Park is extremely important to the members of the fire department, and we feel that you can never be too young to start learning the importance of fire and life safety. The Public Education Division thrives on maintaining a strong relationship with our students, providing a wide range of safety programs to all day care or educational facilities.
Every year during Fire Prevention Week, ‘FirePup’ fire safety literature and materials are distributed to all local schools. Some of the topics covered in classroom presentations are:
- 9-1-1
- Exit drills in the home (EDITH)
- Stop, drop and roll
- Smoke detector awareness
- Firefighter gear and tools
Senior Citizens
(back to Public Education)
With every day that passes, we are all getting older! The Public Education Division recognizes that a large percentage of our population is elderly, and is proud to offer fire and life safety programs specifically designed for our older residents. These programs are developed around independence and pride, yet address everyday situations that revolve around diminishing physical abilities. These presentations cover fire and injury prevention practices.
Smoke
Detector Awareness (back to Public Education)
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The Hanover Park Fire Department has noticed a substantial increase in the number of house fires in which a smoke detector was found damaged, found with a dead battery, or there just was not a detector found. Every home should have at least one smoke detector on every floor, and one in every sleeping area (if possible).
The Public Education Division has smoke detectors available, free of charge, for residents in our Community. We also have literature on smoke detectors available, which provides helpful information on safety, placement and home fire drills, as well as stickers to remind you to test your detector monthly.
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Our ‘Change your clock, Change your battery’ program during spring and fall time changes, in conjunction with Rosati’s Pizza, allows you the chance to receive a free pizza. So remember….be fire safe, and make sure your house has a working smoke detector. For further information regarding our smoke detector awareness program, contact the Public Education Division at (630) 736-6800.
Special Events
(back to Public Education)
The members of the fire department participate in several events throughout the year. This is our opportunity to interact with the public in a casual manner.
Some of the events we take part in during the year are:
- Block parties / Birthday parties
- National Night Out / COPS Days
- Fire and health safety fairs
- Career days
- Fire Department Open House (Fire Prevention Week)
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Juvenile Fire
Starter Intervention (back to Public Education)
The juvenile fire setter intervention
program is designed to provide communication and support, in an effort
to reach out to children who set fires maliciously, or children who use
fire to cover-up other personal problems that they may be dealing with.
This program involves fire safety education and counseling for children
between the ages of 3 through 14 years of age.
If you have a juvenile fire setter problem, contact the Fire Department at (630) 736-6800 to set up a confidential appointment with one of our trained intervention specialists.
Fire Safety
With Candles (back to Public Education)
Candles are one of the most common causes of house
fires in the United States, as well as in our own community. Here are
some safety tips to keep in mind when burning candles:
- Use candle holders that are sturdy, non-combustible, and will not tip over easily.
- Keep candles away from combustibles (paper, boxes, clothing, flammable liquids).
- Do not burn candles in children's rooms, or leave children unattended with burning candles.
- Do not place lit candles near windows or doorways, where a draft could bring combustibles in contact with flame.
- Almost one half of all candle related fires start in the bedroom. If you burn candles in the bedroom, place them at least two feet from any bedding, curtains, blinds, wallpaper, upholstered furniture, clothing or reading materials.
- The best way to prevent a candle related fire in your home is to never leave a burning candle unattended! Extinguish all candles before going to bed, or leaving the room.
Home Fire
Escape Plans (back to Public Education)
It’s 2:00 am and you are suddenly awaken by the
smoke detector. You can smell smoke, and you children are asleep in the
rooms down the hall. Do you know what to do next? Every family should
have, and practice routinely, a home fire escape plan. A well designed,
and well practiced, fire escape plan gives your family members a
distinct advantage in escaping your home safely in the event of a fire.
Creating a fire escape plan is simple. All family members should be
included in the process, and it only requires a few minutes of practice
each month.
Plan your escape
- Draw a floor plan of your home
- Draw two ways out of each room
- Discuss escape routes with family
- Mark a meeting place outside where family members can gather safely
Be prepared
- Everyone should know the sound of the smoke detector
- Everyone should know how to operate all windows and doors
- Keep stairs and exits free from clutter
Practice
- Practice fire escape drills at least twice a year
- Ensure that the smoke detectors will awaken everyone
- Make drills realistic – pretend that escape paths are blocked by smoke or fire
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