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Fire Department marks Fire Prevention Week

The Oak Park Fire Department is urging residents to practice a fire escape plan as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Fire officials say you may have as little as two minutes or less to safely escape a home fire from the time a smoke alarm sounds. Advance planning is crucial to a safe escape. Oct. 9–15 marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week, observed in October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. Always on call, the Oak Park Fire Department maintains three shifts of more than 20 trained professionals ready to provide around-the-clock protection to residents. All Village firefighters also are paramedics, since delivering emergency medical services is an integral part of the Fire Department mission. 

CPR/AED, first aid training…The Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes, including CPR and training in how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Classes are held at the main fire station and fees are based on the class offered and residency. Visit www.oak-park.us/cpr for a registration form and list of class dates.

Child safety seat inspections…The Fire Department has child safety seat technicians available to check your seat for safety and proper installation. To schedule a free safety inspection, email carseat@oak-park.us

More information about the Oak Park Fire Department is posted online at www.oak-park.us/fire.