Station 1
160 Hawley Street
Grayslake, IL
60030
Tel (847) 223-8960
Fax (847) 223-8964
Station 2
1200 Brae Loch Rd.
Grayslake, IL
60030
Tel (847) 986-3020
Fax (847) 986-3022
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Illinois “Remembering When”
A
Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
If you're age 65 and older or
under 65 with a disability, the Grayslake Fire Protection District would
like to invite you to be a participant in our Fire & Fall Program. This
program is free and will help identify hazards in your home. Our team
members will focus on fire safety and fall prevention making sure your
home is a safe and happy environment for years to come.
Who is the
program for?
 | Adults age 65 and older or
under 65 with disabilities |
| Participants
MUST live within the Grayslake Fire
Protection District |
How does the
program work?
| Interested individuals call
to schedule an appointment for the FREE home safety visit. |
| A minimum of two (2) members
of the community coalition will conduct the home visit. |
| Home safety visits will
incorporate safety inspections, safety education, and installation. |
| Follow-up phone calls may be
made to see if there are any questions or problems. |
Program
Highlights:
| Provide & Install
FREE Smoke Alarms with 10-year
lithium batteries. |
| Provide & Install
FREE Night Lights |
| Provide
FREE safety brochures on Fire & Fall
Hazards |
| Provide Resources for
additional help (Public Health, Dept of Aging, etc.) if needed |
Program is
carried out by a Community Coalition consisting of:
| Grayslake Fire Department |
| Grayslake Police Department |
| Lake Forest Hospital |
| Village of Grayslake Senior
Center |
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Volunteers from established
Community Service Organizations.
◦ All volunteers have
passed an extensive background check.
◦ All volunteers will show
official photo identification:
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Smoke Alarms Save
Lives
| Have smoke alarms installed
inside and outside ALL sleeping areas on every level of your home. |
| Test your smoke alarms once
a month by pushing the test button. |
| Make sure everyone in your
home can hear your smoke alarm. |
| Change smoke alarm batteries
twice a year. |
| Replace smoke alarms every
ten (10) years. |
Carbon Monoxide Detectors also Save
Lives
| Install a carbon monoxide detector near the
sleeping area of your home. This will alert you to the presence of
any deadly carbon monoxide gas. |
If you have questions or want to
schedule your FREE Home Safety Visit contact
Jeff Heyer
Grayslake Fire Department
847.223.8960
(Monday-Friday 8am-4pm)
email:
jeffheyer@grayslakefire.com |
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