Fire Prevention

CPSC RECALL: APC Surge Arrest Surge Protectors Recalled After At Least 700 Reports of Overheating, Fires

Fri Oct 4, 2013 05:04 am Cardinal News

APC SurgeArrest surge protectors area a risk that poses a fire hazard that has prompted a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall. The surge protectors can overheat, smoke, and melt. Consumers should immediately stop using the […]

CPSC: Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; Over $2 Million in Property Damage Reported

Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:09 pm Cardinal News

A recall of dehumidifiers of several brand names has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. De-humidifier manufacturers have received reports of 165 incidents, including 46 fires and $2.15 million in property damage. No […]

High Winds Fan Fires: Tonight Is A Night To Absolutely Make Sure Your Dryer Lint Screens Are Clear

Sat Jan 19, 2013 08:25 pm Cardinal News

High winds and cold weather gives fire an advantage, and tonight is expected to get windy and very cold. Make sure your dryer screens are extra clean tonight. No time is a good time for […]

Arlington Heights Fire Department: Keep The Wreaths Red – Have A Fire-Safe Holiday

Tue Dec 11, 2012 06:03 am Cardinal News

“Keep the Wreath Red” program underway at Arlington Heights Fire Department fire stations. The “Keep the Wreath Red” program was adopted by the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association in 1980. Now an annual event, Keep the […]

Kids Safety Season? Holiday Safety Tips 2012 From The American Academy Of Pediatrics

Sun Dec 9, 2012 10:02 am Cardinal News

The American Academy of Pediatrics — with their national headquarters in Elk Grove Village –has released their 2012 Holiday Safety Tips. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and frequently the distractions […]

Palatine Fire Department: “Keep The Wreath Red” White Light Represents “Holiday-Related Fire”

Fri Nov 30, 2012 05:56 am 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 50’s to increase fire safety awareness during the holidays. […]

Turkey Fryer Safety from William Shatner and State Farm

Tue Nov 20, 2012 09:03 am Cardinal News

William Shatner knows firsthand how dangerous turkey fryers can be—so do the firefighters with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, who staged some of the common mistakes, with explosive results. FIRE, METAL, OIL and TURKEY … […]

Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights Firefighters’ Open House Activities at Each Headquarters

Fri Oct 12, 2012 08:29 pm Cardinal News

Fire Prevention Week Open House at Arlington Heights Fire Department Station 2 last year on October 15, 2011. Get an exciting, close-up view of firefighting equipment and fire apparatus at the Arlington Heights Fire Department’s […]

Recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13

Mon Oct 8, 2012 02:40 pm Cardinal News

Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, during the week (from Sunday to Saturday) in which October 9 occurs. Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire. In 1911, on the […]

RED FLAG WARNING Risk For Wildfires Remains in Effect Until 9:00 PM Monday

Mon Oct 8, 2012 11:18 am Cardinal News

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL 1048 AM CDT MON OCT 8 2012 WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK- LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD- LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON- …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING… * […]

Red Flag Warning Fire Risk for Brush and Wildlands Effective Monday 7 AM CDT Until 9 PM CDT

Sun Oct 7, 2012 07:29 pm Cardinal News

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL 515 PM CDT SUN OCT 7 2012 WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK- LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD- LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON- 515 PM CDT SUN OCT 7 2012 /615 PM EDT SUN […]

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