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Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention and Community Education is responsible for coordinating school fire prevention education programs and addressing local civic groups regarding fire prevention and fire code enforcement practices. The Division is also responsible for reviewing new construction plans, participating in the technical review process for new projects, training and evaluating inspection staff, and overseeing fire prevention inspections in the Village and District. This Division investigates all structural fires in the Village and District to determine their cause.

Major Service Activities

Enhance public awareness of fire, health, and safety hazards by promoting awareness of and providing education on fire, medical, and health related issues.
Minimize the loss of life and property in the Village and District by enforcing the fire safety code through inspections of construction and renovation projects.
Conduct new and existing residential and commercial inspections for compliance with the fire code of the Village and the District.
Investigate and determine the cause of structural fires in the Village and District.
Conduct fire prevention classes in School District 220.

Public Education

The following are programs that are available to educate the public.

Juvenile Firesetter Program

This is a state-wide program that local Police and Fire Department members use to help those juveniles who are involved with starting fires. The program involves fire safety education and counseling for children between the ages of 3 through 14 years old. The United States Fire Administration reports that between 25 and 40 per cent of all fires are set by children within this age group.

If you have a juvenile fire-setter problem, we have trained firefighter/intervention specialists who will handle this matter confidentially. Do not delay getting help for this problem! Call (847) 304-3600 or Contact Us.

Fire Station Tour

The Fire Department opens its doors for station tours for groups of all ages. The tour consists of a look at where the firefighters live and work and the emergency apparatus used to respond to an emergency. To schedule a group tour, please contact the Fire Department for availability and reservations. Ask for Nancy at (847) 304-3600, group size is limited.

Speakers

If your club or organization needs a speaker on fire safety or emergency medical services, try one of ours. Call the Fire Prevention Bureau at (847) 304-3600 or Contact Us.

Community Services

Fire Extinguisher Training

Members of the Fire Department are training area business employees in the proper techniques and use of portable fire extinguishers. The class involves video demonstrations and outside hands on training with live pan fire extinguishments. Contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention at (847) 304-3600 or Contact Us for more information and/or to schedule a training session.

Evacuation Planning

The Bureau of Fire Prevention is involved with local businesses and corporations in emergency planning and evacuation drills for their employees. We review their plans annually and help conduct their practice fire drills.