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Rockdale Fire Protection District Rockdale Fire Protection District is a paid on call department that has proudly been serving the community since 1903.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬Imagine getting a call that your child's school bus has been involved in a crash.Your ...
10/22/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬

Imagine getting a call that your child's school bus has been involved in a crash.

Your first questions would probably be:

Is my child safe? Where are they? Who is helping them?

Now imagine being one of the firefighters arriving at that scene.

They need to help injured passengers, protect everyone from passing traffic, and work with school officials to make sure every student is accounted for.

School bus drivers receive guidance on emergency evacuation, including when it may be safer for students to remain on the bus rather than evacuate.¹

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Parents, ask your children whether they know what to do if their bus is involved in an emergency. Encourage them to follow their driver's instructions and know where the emergency exits are located.

And to our local school bus drivers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and law enforcement officers: thank you for preparing for the emergencies we all hope never happen.

Reference
1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘉𝘶𝘴 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘯-𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘗𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, 2011), “Emergency Evacuation,” https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/hs811539b.pdf.

October 19-23, 2026, is National School Bus Safety Week. Here’s a little school bus refresher:🟡 Yellow means slow. 🛑 Re...
10/20/2026

October 19-23, 2026, is National School Bus Safety Week.

Here’s a little school bus refresher:
🟡 Yellow means slow.
🛑 Red means stop!

Let’s protect kids getting on and off the school bus! Always stop when the stop-arm is out.

🥶 As we start turning on our furnaces to take the chill out of the house, carbon monoxide (CO) safety becomes even more ...
10/19/2026

🥶 As we start turning on our furnaces to take the chill out of the house, carbon monoxide (CO) safety becomes even more important!
CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly. As temperatures drop, take a few minutes to make sure your home is protected:
✅ Test all CO alarms to make sure they are working.
✅ Inspect alarms and replace batteries or units as needed.
✅ Make sure CO alarms are installed on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
✅ Have your furnace and heating system inspected and serviced regularly.
🚨 Remember: You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but a working CO alarm can save lives!
Stay warm and stay safe this fall and winter!

🎃👻 Shopping for the perfect costume for your little ghouls and goblins? Make sure safety is part of the Halloween fun!🔥 ...
10/17/2026

🎃👻 Shopping for the perfect costume for your little ghouls and goblins? Make sure safety is part of the Halloween fun!

🔥 Choose flame-retardant costumes and accessories.
💄 Opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks that can block vision.
👟 Avoid long costumes and oversized shoes that could cause trips and falls.
🗡️ Choose soft, flexible props instead of sharp accessories.
✨ Make sure costumes are visible to drivers, especially after dark!

A little extra care while costume shopping can help keep Halloween fun, festive and safe for everyone! 🧡

10/17/2026

FURNACE SAFETY TIPS

Stay Warm. Stay Safe. Prevent Heating-Related Fires.

As colder temperatures arrive, the Rockdale Fire Protection District reminds residents to take a few simple precautions to keep their homes warm and their families safe. Furnaces and other home heating equipment can create serious fire and carbon monoxide hazards when improperly maintained or operated.

Important Furnace Safety Tips

1. Schedule an Annual Furnace Inspection. Have your furnace inspected, cleaned, and serviced by a qualified HVAC technician before the heating season begins.

2. Keep Combustible Materials Away. Keep cardboard boxes, clothing, paper, cleaning supplies, and other combustible materials away from furnaces, boilers, and heating equipment. Maintain the manufacturer's required clearances.

3. Replace Furnace Filters Regularly. Inspect and replace air filters according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Dirty filters can restrict airflow and contribute to overheating.

4. Check Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms. Install CO alarms on each level of your home and near sleeping areas, following Illinois requirements and manufacturer instructions. Test alarms regularly.

5. Keep Vents and Exhaust Pipes Clear. Make sure furnace exhaust pipes and outdoor intake vents are free of leaves, snow, ice, animal nests, and other obstructions.

6. Never Ignore Unusual Smells or Sounds. Strange noises, soot buildup, or unusual furnace operation may indicate a problem. Contact a qualified HVAC technician.

7. Never Use Your Oven to Heat Your Home. Gas ovens, stovetops, grills, and outdoor heating appliances should never be used as a substitute for a home heating system.

8. Check Smoke Alarms. Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home. Test them monthly.

9. Keep Furnace Rooms Accessible. Do not use furnace rooms for excessive storage. Maintain safe access for inspection, servicing, and emergency shutoff.

10. Know When to Call for Help. If you suspect a gas leak, leave the building immediately and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Do not operate electrical switches, use phones inside, or attempt to locate the leak.

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be produced by malfunctioning fuel-burning heating equipment.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include:

- Headache and dizziness
- Nausea and weakness
- Confusion or unusual fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of consciousness

If your CO alarm sounds, immediately move everyone outside to fresh air and call 911. Do not re-enter until emergency personnel determine it is safe.

A Safe Home Starts with Proper Maintenance!

Don't wait until your furnace stops working on the coldest day of the year. Schedule preventive maintenance now to help reduce the risk of heating-related fires and carbon monoxide emergencies.

Protecting Lives, Property, and Our Community.

Every crossing has a Blue and White Emergency Notification System sign. Know the sign. Save a life. If a vehicle is ever...
10/14/2026

Every crossing has a Blue and White Emergency Notification System sign. Know the sign. Save a life. If a vehicle is ever stuck on the tracks, call the number on the Blue and White Emergency Notification System sign. No sign? Call 911.

Free of charge, Will County residents can bring electronics and household hazardous waste (paint, auto fluid, lawn chemi...
10/13/2026

Free of charge, Will County residents can bring electronics and household hazardous waste (paint, auto fluid, lawn chemicals, etc.) for recycling and safe disposal at our one-day event in Wilmington on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 AM to 2 PM. Please make an appointment for the full address: https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Wilmington-2026

See our flyer for the list of accepted items:https://www.willcountygreen.com/assets/1/Events/EHHW_Flyer_Wilmington_2026.pdf

Find other useful information on our event webpage:
https://www.willcountygreen.com/wilmington2026/

From the first sign of a problem, you could have less than a minute to escape a battery fire. With the speed of these fi...
10/07/2026

From the first sign of a problem, you could have less than a minute to escape a battery fire. With the speed of these fires, the best way to be safe is to prevent a fire from starting. Prioritizing these safety measures will help you Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety.

10/07/2026

🔋⚡ Lithium-ion batteries pack a lot of power and with that power comes responsibility.

A damaged, improperly used or incorrectly charged battery can pose a serious fire risk. Take a few simple steps to help use batteries safely:

🔌 Use the charger designed for your device.
📖 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
🚫 Never charge a damaged battery or device.
👀 Keep an eye on devices while they are charging.
🗑️ Dispose of batteries properly—never place them in the trash or recycling.

Take CHARGE of battery safety and learn more ways to safely use, charge and dispose of lithium-ion batteries.

https://vimeo.com/1030827217?fl=pl&fe=sh

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, iswarm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in s...
10/07/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is
warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or
color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away
from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can
overheat and start a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

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603 Otis Avenue
Rockdale, IL
60436

Telephone

+18157256928

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