The year has sped by, with the Holidays fast approaching. Each year nearly 12,500 people nationwide receive injuries related to holiday decorations. We urge you to use caution while placing and using decorations. There are also about 400 fires annually associated with Christmas trees. The result in 20 deaths, 70 injuries and an estimated $15 million in property loss and damage. Click here for tips to lessen your chances at being part of the statistics.
Kane County has instituted the CodeRED®
Emergency Telephone Notification System. CodeRED®
is an ultra high-speed telephone communications service for emergency
notifications. This system allows local officials to telephone targeted
areas of a municipality or the entire County in case an emergency situation
requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child or
evacuation notices) occurs.
For more information or to register an unlisted, IP phone or cell phone number to your address click here and scroll down to the section with the CodeRED® logo.
BCFPD During Fire Prevention Week
You remember to change your smoke detectors batteries when you adjust for Daylight Savings time but do you remember to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors weekly?
Remember to go right for Sirens and Lights
Illinois Safe Haven Law allows for you to leave your unharmed baby, seven days old or younger, at any hospital, emergency medical facility, staffed fire station, or police station in Illinois and walk away with no questions asked. Read More PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHILE BCFPD RESPONDS TO CALLS 7x24 THE STATION IS NOT STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY. PERSONNEL ARE ONLY AT THE STATION WEEKDAYS DURING THE DAYTIME.