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Christmas Tree Safety

• Fresh trees are less likely to catch fire, so look for a tree with vibrant green needles that are hard to pluck and don’t break easily from its branches. The tree shouldn’t be shedding its needles readily.
• Always place your tree away fr...

Adopt a Hydrant

The Village of Bartlett with the Bartlett Fire Protection District is launching a new safety program and needs your help! In the winter months, heavy snowfall often buries fire hydrants, making it difficult for firefighters to locate and access them durin...

Close Before You Doze

Forty years ago, a person had about 17 minutes to escape a burning home. Evolutions in furnishings, homes incorporating more open layouts, and lightweight construction materials, allow fires to spread much quicker. But luckily, the simple action of closin...

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• With Smart911, you can provide 9-1-1 call takers and first responders critical information you want them to know in any kind of emergency.

  When you call 9-1-1, your Smart911 Safety Profile displays on the 9-1-1 screen and the 9-...