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The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District offers a high level of experienced service to the community and the residents. We provide advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, fire suppression, water rescue, public education/support assistance, hazardous material response, and technical rescue.
The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District is located in Wonder Lake, IL. We are near the IL/WIS border, northwest of Chicago by about 60 miles. Our district is about 12 square miles and covers mostly residential with some commercial and little industrial. Our community is split down the middle by our lake which is a 4.5 mile long man made lake. We operate on a paid on call/paid on premise basis.
Thanksgiving safety
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
Safety tips
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Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
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Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
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Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
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Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
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Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
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Keep knives out of the reach of children.
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Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
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Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
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Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.
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Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
UP TO DATE LOCAL WEATHER
Keeping track of the weather this time of year is extremely important.
VIEW LOCAL WATCHES AND WARNINGS HERE!
PREMISE ALERT PROGRAM The Home Safety Council (HSC) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average each year. Through national programs, partnerships and the support of volunteers, HSC educates people of all ages to be safer in and around their homes. The Home Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Washington, DC. Click Here To Visit Their Site and See How Safe Your Home Is!
During the summer 2009 session of the Illinois legislature the Illinois Premise Alert Act (ILPAA) (PA 96-0788) was passed that requires that Public Safety agencies with CAD programs initiate a Premise Alert Program (PAP) to maintain information on individuals with special needs within their coverage area. This act was signed by Governor Quinn on August 28, 2009.
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HOME SAFETY COUNCIL
Carbon Monoxide
"The Silent Killer"
Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide
Click Here For CO Safety Information on Keeping Your Family Safe From CO
What's Allowed and What Isn't????
Summary of Open Burning of Landscape Waste Regulations McHenry County Public Health OrdinanceArticle III - Section 1.29
Effective April 1, 2008
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