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 Fire Prevention Bureau
Public Education & Emergency Medical Services |
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| 2002 Pierce Saber 1500 GPM Pumper |
The Norwood Park Fire Protection District is responsible for
providing Fire Protection and Emergency Medical services to the
Villages of Norridge, Harwood Heights and Norwood Park Township.
We currently run approximately 3500 calls per year. We belong to
MABAS (mutual aid box alarm system) Division 20 along with 17
other surrounding towns. This allows us to receive and give aid
to these other communities in case of any type of emergency or
disaster. Our manpower consist of 1 Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 1
Fire Inspector, 1 Administrative Assistant on days and 3 Shift
Commanders, 3 Lieutenants and 27 Firefighter/Emt/Paramedics on
24 hour shift. Equipment protecting the citizens and their
property consist of 3 Engines (pumpers), 1 Aerial Platform, 1
Command Car and 3 Advanced Life Support Ambulances. |
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Fire Prevention Bureau
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| 2005 International 4300 Type 1 Ambulance |
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| 2000 Ford Expedition Command Car |
The Norwood Park Fire Protection District has a Fire
Prevention Bureau that works to prevent the loss of life
from fire and hazards. The bureau inspects all commercial
businesses once a year, and high hazard buildings such as
schools, and nursing homes and indoor malls twice a year. The
inspection is done to check for life safety hazards as well as
fire hazards.
The Norwood Park Fire Protection District covers 2
municipalities, Norridge and Harwood Heights, as well as an
unincorporated area of Norwood Park Township. The Fire
Protection District works closely with the individual building
departments and building commissioners from each town. B.O.C.A.
version 1996 and Life Safety code N.F.P.A. 101 version 2000 as
well as amendments to the individual codes are followed.
The Fire Prevention Bureau also conducts post fire
investigations to find cause and origin of all fires. The Fire
Protection District has 2 certified fire investigators on staff,
as well as the use of M.A.B.A.S. Division 20 mutual aid for
additional fire investigators as needed.
Plan review of all new buildings are done through the individual
municipality as well as the Fire Prevention Bureau. During the
plan review process all fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems
and any other extinguishment systems are reviewed for code
compliance. Fire resistance, egresses and exit
lighting/emergency lighting is also reviewed. Site inspections
during construction are conducted, as well as final acceptance
testing is done to all fire pumps, alarm systems, and sprinkler
systems. Final occupancy inspections are completed after all
acceptance testing has been completed and found to be in
compliance.
When fire inspections are conducted, any violations that are
found are brought to the attention of the business owner or
designee at the time of inspection. 30 days are given to be
brought back to compliance, which at that time a re-inspection
is conducted. All violations still not brought up to compliance
is then sent by certified mail to the owner of the business with
a 14 day mandatory compliance order.
The hours of the Fire Prevention Bureau are Monday through
Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Any questions can be called to the Bureau at (708) 867-5428 |
Public Education & Emergency Medical Services
The Norwood Park Fire Protection District is
dedicated to fire and life safety education for all age groups.
The district offers a wide range of programs in addition to
school visits and events. Since 1999 we have had firefighters
trained in child passenger safety and the installation of car
seats for new parents. Whether you're looking for a Cub Scout
merit badge, a senior citizen program, or CPR and First Aid
training, we have a program that can help you. Examples of some
of our regular public education activities are listed below,
call us and find out how we can help you be fire safe!
 Child
safety seat installation
American
Heart Association CPR/First Aid training
Fire
Extinguisher education and training
Cub Scout
tours and merit badge certifications
Brownie and
Girl Scout merit badge certifications
Condominium
fire and life safety awareness
Senior
citizen program "Remember When"
Fire
Explorer Post 7447
Fire Safety
Trailer (smoke house)
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