FIRE/ LIFE SAFETY PROGRAMS
The Fire District is involved in educating our residents on fire prevention and fire safety through many types of programs. We conduct Fire Safety Programs at each grade school from pre-school to 6th grade. The District has a Mobile Emergency Preparedness Simulator which we use to teach home fire safety to all ages. We are very active with our seniors and provide many services and educational programs to keep them safe.
PLEASE CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR SERVICES BELOW:
PLEASE CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR SERVICES BELOW:
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis can be an excellent health monitoring tool. The Fire District encourages all residents to utilize this free service offered by the Fire District by stopping in at Station 21 (150 West State St.) or Station 22 (2055 McDonald Rd.).
Having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis can be an excellent health monitoring tool. The Fire District encourages all residents to utilize this free service offered by the Fire District by stopping in at Station 21 (150 West State St.) or Station 22 (2055 McDonald Rd.).
SMOKE / CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
The South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District recognizes that working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives and have created the Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector Replacement Program. The Home Depot in South Elgin has generously donated over 150 detectors that will help to assist the District’s ongoing mission to ensure all residents have smoke detectors in their homes. This program provides smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors, and replacement batteries free of charge to residents in our fire district. The detectors will be installed by firefighters to ensure the alarms are properly mounted and residents understand how to perform monthly tests. For more information on our program and receiving a free home fire safety review and to have smoke and carbon detectors installed, or to obtain battery replacements, please call
South Elgin Fire Station 21 @ (847)741-2141, MON–FRI 8am-4pm.
***Any home that has been intended to accommodate a hardwired system by code, must maintain the system as designed. Residents living in rental properties or condominiums should contact their landlord or property owners association for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and /or batteries.
The South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District recognizes that working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives and have created the Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detector Replacement Program. The Home Depot in South Elgin has generously donated over 150 detectors that will help to assist the District’s ongoing mission to ensure all residents have smoke detectors in their homes. This program provides smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors, and replacement batteries free of charge to residents in our fire district. The detectors will be installed by firefighters to ensure the alarms are properly mounted and residents understand how to perform monthly tests. For more information on our program and receiving a free home fire safety review and to have smoke and carbon detectors installed, or to obtain battery replacements, please call
South Elgin Fire Station 21 @ (847)741-2141, MON–FRI 8am-4pm.
***Any home that has been intended to accommodate a hardwired system by code, must maintain the system as designed. Residents living in rental properties or condominiums should contact their landlord or property owners association for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and /or batteries.
RESIDENTIAL KNOX BOX PROGRAM
This program is ideal for any individual that lives by themselves, or has an existing medical / physical condition that could render them unable to open a locked door in the event of an emergency situation. A key for your home is placed in a secured lock box that only South Elgin Fire personnel can open.
This program is ideal for any individual that lives by themselves, or has an existing medical / physical condition that could render them unable to open a locked door in the event of an emergency situation. A key for your home is placed in a secured lock box that only South Elgin Fire personnel can open.
FILE OF LIFE
Imagine that you are injured or suffer from a medical condition that temporarily renders you unconscious or unable to communicate effectively with paramedics. Without important information about your medical history, how will medics be able to quickly diagnose your condition and provide emergency care? The File of Life packet enables EMS personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient or family member is unable to offer one. If you are interested in obtaining a File of Life packet please contact us at 847-741-2141.
Imagine that you are injured or suffer from a medical condition that temporarily renders you unconscious or unable to communicate effectively with paramedics. Without important information about your medical history, how will medics be able to quickly diagnose your condition and provide emergency care? The File of Life packet enables EMS personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient or family member is unable to offer one. If you are interested in obtaining a File of Life packet please contact us at 847-741-2141.
CPR PROGRAMS
Healthcare provider, Basic Heartsaver CPR and Baby Sitter courses are available and are taught at the fire station. Sign up for these classes on the South Elgin Parks & Recreation website (southelgin.com), or contact us for @ 847-741-2141 to obtain more information.
Healthcare provider, Basic Heartsaver CPR and Baby Sitter courses are available and are taught at the fire station. Sign up for these classes on the South Elgin Parks & Recreation website (southelgin.com), or contact us for @ 847-741-2141 to obtain more information.