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Frequently
Asked Questions
Below
are some of the more frequently
asked questions of the Fire Department.
Click on a question and you will
be directed towards an answer.
As always, if you should have
additional questions do not hesitate
to contact us at (708) 534-6451.
I
have experienced a fire in my
home. What should I do now?
I
need a copy of a fire / EMS report.
How do I obtain one?
Why did
the sirens go off?
My
smoke detector is making a short,
intermittent beeping. What does
this mean?
When
will you be accepting applications
for firefighters?
I
received a solicitation call from
a representative of the South
Cook County Professional Firefighters
– are they a legitimate organization?
I
received a solicitation call from
a representative of the Will County
Professional Firefighters – are
they a legitimate organization?
Do
you fill swimming pools?
There
is an open fire hydrant near my
home. Who should I contact to
have it turned off?
Why did the sirens go off?
Weather warning sirens are tested
at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday
of every month to assure that
they are in proper working order.
Should the area be experiencing
severe weather during this time,
the siren test will not be conducted
until the first Tuesday of the
following month. When you hear
the sirens during severe weather,
this means that a tornado has
been spotted heading in our direction.
Immediately seek shelter in a
basement or other area below grade
level that is not exposed to windows.
Wait at least 30 minutes before
exiting this safe area as we do
not issue an “all clear” announcement.
If available, you may tune your
radio or television to an appropriate
channel for information.
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My
smoke detector is making a short,
intermittent beeping. What does
this mean?
When a smoke detector’s battery
is running low, it will beep intermittently
to alert you to change the battery.
You should also change your battery
each spring and fall when the
time changes.
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I
received a solicitation call from
a representative of the South
Cook County Professional Firefighters
and / or the Will County Professional
Firefighters – are they legitimate
organizations?
The South Cook County Professional
Firefighters and Will County Professional
Firefighters are organizations
associated with different Firefighters
Unions in the Southern Suburbs.
The University Park Professional
Firefighters Association- MAF
Chapter # 4 is currently NOT affiliated
with either of these organizations
and therefore does not receive
any funds through their efforts.
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Do
you fill swimming pools?
Unfortunately, the Fire Department
does not have time to assist individuals
in filling their swimming pools
as it puts emergency equipment
out of service. However, in some
cases, Aqua of Illinois Water
Company may allow you to use a
fire hydrant to fill your pool.
By connecting a meter up to the
hydrant, they can account for
the gallons of water used, which
you will then be charged for.
Contact Aqua of Illinois Water
Company at (800) 851-1305 for
more information.
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There is an open fire
hydrant near my home. Who should
I contact to have it turned off?
Should you notice an open fire
hydrant, contact Aqua of Illinois
Water Company at (800) 851-1305
and they will have someone correct
the situation.
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