Fire Prevention

Olive School Danger: Stunning Lack of Health, Safety and Security at District 25’s Olive-Mary Stitt School Playground

Wed Mar 22, 2017 07:16 pm Cardinal News

Electricity Transformer Brings Danger Close to Playground; Gas Utility Not Protected Observations of the Olive-Mary Stitt School playground and the school’s east entrance reveal several health, safety and security issues that could bring harm to […]

The Hazmat and Fire Response to Ethanol in Hypothetical Rail Disaster Near Arlington Heights Municipal Campus

Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:47 pm Cardinal News

A train derailment and railcar fire on a rural railroad, such as the accident that occurred on Union Pacific railroad tracks near Graettinger, Iowa at 1:00 a.m. this morning, is relatively risk free compared to […]

Are New Arlington Heights Police Station Planning Standards Held to the Same Scrutiny as Mom & Pop Businesses?

Mon Feb 27, 2017 02:45 pm Cardinal News

If you’ve lived in Arlington Heights very long, and if you’ve ever attended a Village Board meeting or watched one on local cable TV, you’ve noticed that Arlington Heights building codes and planning requirements are […]

House Fire in Connecticut, Toy Truck Recalled After Real Truck Ignites, Sabra Hummus Recall, Frozen Moose Fight

Mon Nov 21, 2016 01:06 pm Cardinal News

Toys “r” Us recalled a Tonka toy truck off the shelves after it ignited, and started a real pickup truck on fire. A toy truck is possibly the cause of a pickup truck fire in […]

Arlington Heights Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Station 1 on Sigwalt St

Tue Oct 4, 2016 09:44 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Fire Department Open House will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Fire Station #1, located at 300 East Sigwalt Street, adjacent to Village Hall. Free […]

Village of Arlington Heights Warns Residents About Illegal Sky Lanterns

Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:37 am Cardinal News

During Spring and early Summer many people look forward to better weather and plan outdoor celebrations – graduations, weddings, family reunions and other parties. The Village of Arlington Heights reminds residents that when making plans, […]

Time Is Of The Essence When Your Home Catches Fire

Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:49 am Cardinal News

CBS2 Chicago Report: You might not have as much time as you think if your home is on fire. According to the Red Cross, 65 percent of the people surveyed believe they have twice as […]

Red Lights Are Good; Palatine Fire Department “Keep the Wreath Red”

Sat Dec 13, 2014 01:28 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Fire Department will again be participating in the annual “Keep the Wreath Red” holiday safety program. This public-safety campaign was started in the mid 1950’s to increase fire safety awareness during the holidays. […]

Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t Burn Your House Down with a Turkey Fryer Fire

Sun Nov 23, 2014 08:13 am Cardinal News

VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE William Shatner knows firsthand how dangerous turkey fryers can be … so do the firefighters with the Illinois Fire Service, who staged some of the common mistakes, with explosive results. NFPA […]

“Katie Project” for Battery Replacement for Smoke Detectors Gets and Upgrade with Grant for New Smoke Detectors, Too

Tue Oct 14, 2014 07:05 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights “Katie Project” was introduced by Trustee Joe Farwell after he was inspired by a fire that killed three women in a house with non-operating smoke detectors on South Dunton Avenue […]

Rolling Meadows Fire Department Open House at Plum Grove Rd Fire Station Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014

Thu Oct 9, 2014 04:52 pm Cardinal News

Rolling Meadows Fire Department will have an open house on Saturday at the fire station on Plum Grove Road. The open house will feature guided tours of the station, safety and rescue demonstrations of their […]

Prospect Heights Fire District Open House on Saturday October 11, 2014 — 10 AM to 2 PM

Mon Oct 6, 2014 11:34 am Cardinal News

Prospect Heights Fire District will hold a Fire Prevention Week Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The fire station open house is fun for the whole family, and […]

“Keep The Wreath Red” A Red Bulb Is Replaced With A White Bulb at Palatine Fire Stations in The Event of Holiday-Related Fire

Sat Dec 7, 2013 03:29 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine Fire Department will again be participating in the annual “Keep the Wreath Red” holiday safety program. This public-safety campaign was started in the mid 1950’s to increase fire safety awareness during the holidays. […]

Arlington Heights Trustee Joe Farwell Announces “Project Katie” To Activate Smoke Detectors and Promote Zero Tolerance For Inoperable Smoke Detectors

Wed Nov 20, 2013 08:19 am Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights will soon be coordinating a group of volunteers, including high school students, who will be trained on how to check smoke detectors, and install batteries for residents that request help […]

Fire Department Open Houses Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights

Thu Oct 10, 2013 05:29 am Cardinal News

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK THEME: PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES Get an exciting, close-up view of firefighting equipment and fire apparatus at the Arlington Heights Fire Department’s Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to […]

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