Summer is coming!
According to the CDC, approximately 1,220 people die each year as a result of extreme heat in the United States. Children, elderly, outside workers, and people with disabilities are at increased risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Reduce your risks by staying more hydrated than usual (avoiding sugary drinks), staying indoors in air conditioning, and by wearing loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.
Did you know...
When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, it can reach deadly temperatures inside your car!
It takes:
20 minutes to reach 109 degrees inside the vehicle,
40 minutes to reach 118 degrees inside the vehicle, and
60 minutes to reach 123 degrees inside the vehicle.
Don't forget about keeping your four-legged family members safe during summer months!
Allow access to shade and extra water bowls for your pets.
Avoid leaving your pets in vehicles during warm weather months.
Did you know when outside temperatures reach 77 degrees, asphalt can reach 125 degrees!
A quick, "seven-second test" using the back of your hand can help you determine safe temperatures for walks with Sparky.
If the back of your hand cannot stand the heat on asphalt after 7 seconds, it's too hot for a walk.
Instead, stick to indoor activities, walks in the grass, or move your walks to early mornings/late evenings.
Here are some tips from the CDC on avoiding, spotting, and treating heat-related illness:
According to the CDC, approximately 1,220 people die each year as a result of extreme heat in the United States. Children, elderly, outside workers, and people with disabilities are at increased risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Reduce your risks by staying more hydrated than usual (avoiding sugary drinks), staying indoors in air conditioning, and by wearing loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.
Did you know...
When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, it can reach deadly temperatures inside your car!
It takes:
20 minutes to reach 109 degrees inside the vehicle,
40 minutes to reach 118 degrees inside the vehicle, and
60 minutes to reach 123 degrees inside the vehicle.
Don't forget about keeping your four-legged family members safe during summer months!
Allow access to shade and extra water bowls for your pets.
Avoid leaving your pets in vehicles during warm weather months.
Did you know when outside temperatures reach 77 degrees, asphalt can reach 125 degrees!
A quick, "seven-second test" using the back of your hand can help you determine safe temperatures for walks with Sparky.
If the back of your hand cannot stand the heat on asphalt after 7 seconds, it's too hot for a walk.
Instead, stick to indoor activities, walks in the grass, or move your walks to early mornings/late evenings.
Here are some tips from the CDC on avoiding, spotting, and treating heat-related illness:
Our chief officers and command staff are trained and required to be on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless approved time off is utilized. As a result they are required to drive their assigned vehicles within the district. Their command vehicle carries incident management necessities, medical equipment, and minor fire suppression mitigation tools. All full time members including the chief are certified Illinois paramedics, firefighters, and hazardous materials operators. The community should expect that when these vehicles are on the road and manned by a qualified professional that they are ready and willing to respond to calls for service when requested. When you see a department vehicle at a restaurant, at a sports event, dropping off their child at school, or a at local business at any time of the day, remember that this individual is working for you, and willing to go above and beyond to respond to calls they are requested to go on, or witness themselves at all times. Having these public servants contributing locally and embedding themselves into the general public should provide all a greater comfort that quicker service and a safer community environment is beneficial for all.
South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District is excited to host our annual Open House event for the community in October.
During our annual Open House event you can expect activities such as special team and CPR demonstrations, station tours, interactive fire extinguishment, fire safety information giveaways, and yummy snacks. Keep an eye out for this year's Open House event information!
Did you know...
October is National Fire Prevention Month!
We hope to help bring awareness to fire safety during our open house events by providing fire safety education and demonstrations. It's important to celebrate fire prevention because this helps to ensure that yourself, your home, and your family are protected from injury and loss of life.
Take a look at some of our photos from past open house events!
During our annual Open House event you can expect activities such as special team and CPR demonstrations, station tours, interactive fire extinguishment, fire safety information giveaways, and yummy snacks. Keep an eye out for this year's Open House event information!
Did you know...
October is National Fire Prevention Month!
We hope to help bring awareness to fire safety during our open house events by providing fire safety education and demonstrations. It's important to celebrate fire prevention because this helps to ensure that yourself, your home, and your family are protected from injury and loss of life.
Take a look at some of our photos from past open house events!
* South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District improves ISO rating from Class 3/4 to Class 2 *
The South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District is proud to announce that their recent review by the Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO) resulted in an improved rating from Class 3 in the Village of South Elgin to Class 2 and from Class 4 in the Fire Protection District (Countryside) to a Class 2. The classification, known as the Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program, assesses the fire-protection efforts in a community. Effective March 1, 2018, the improved rating score may help residents and businesses within the South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District achieve lower homeowner insurance costs. Property owners are urged to contact their insurance company regarding this new ISO rating.
Please click the button below to read more about our new ISO rating and the ISO process.