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Fire Safety Tips


Although Fire Prevention Week is the second week of October,
this information is critical all year long!


Read below for important fire safety information!
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Can We Find Your House in an Emergency?

Remember, in urgent situations lives may depend on how quickly
emergency personnel can arrive at the scene.  Make every effort
to be sure your residence or business’s addresses are
unmistakably visible from the street!

​Click the link below for tips to make sure emergency personnel
can find your house when you need them!

Home / Business Address Visibility
State Fire Marshal Encourages Illinoisans to Have Emergency Plans In Case of Fire

The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office recently released this statement expressing the importance 
of families having an emergency plan, and the
significance of being prepared in case of a fire emergency:
STATE FIRE MARSHAL RELEASE 4/6/17
  Safety with Oily Rags

We recently had a fire in our District that was started by stain saturated rags in the garage. Vapors from flammable and combustible liquids can ignite, causing a fire. An average of 1,600 home fires per year are caused by instances of spontaneous combustion or chemical reaction.  There are many commonly used flammable liquids; oil-based paints, paint thinner, stains, nail polish, and gasoline are just a few examples.
 
Click below to read more information on these possible fire starters in the NFPA’s article on Safety with Oily Rags.

NFPA's Safety with Oily Rags
Fireworks Safety Tips

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.
Click on the links below to learn more about this potential fire danger.
Fireworks Safety Tips
2020 NFPA Fireworks Statistics
Winter Holiday Fire Safety

The South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District wishes each of you a safe and happy holiday season!

 Here are some fire safety hints to keep your house fire safe this holiday season:
Holiday fire safety
NFPA Holiday Safety Tips
NFPA Christmas Tree Safety
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    • Contact Us!
    • Did you know...
    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • ISO Rating
    • SECFPD FOIA Officers
    • SECFPD OMA Officers
  • Boards
    • Board of Commissioners >
      • FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER LIST
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Agendas/Minutes
      • TRUSTEE MEETING DATES
    • Decennial Committee >
      • Purpose of Committee
      • Final Report, Agendas and Minutes
    • Foreign Fire Board
    • Pension Board
  • Employment
    • Full Time Firefighter Testing
    • Part-time Employment Opportunities >
      • SECFPD Part time application
      • Sponsorship Part Time Firefighter Academy
  • About SECFPD
    • Annual Report
    • Department Resources
    • District Map
    • EVENTS/PROMOTIONS
    • Firefighter of the Year
    • History of the Fire District
    • Photos
    • PRESS RELEASES
  • Services / Public Information
    • After the fire...
    • Ambulance/EMS reports
    • Baby Safe Haven
    • Battery Recycling
    • CPR PROGRAMS >
      • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes
      • Heartsaver CPR Classes
    • Fire Life Safety Programs
    • FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU >
      • FIRE SAFETY TIPS
    • Fire Sign Replacement
    • Special Teams >
      • Dive And Swift Water Rescue
      • Fire Investigations
      • HAZMAT
      • Honor Guard
      • Technical Rescue Team
      • Water Rescue Search & Recovery
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS
  • Ordinances