Sparta Fire Department is proud to announce its participation in the Be Alarmed! program. The program, in coordination with the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance as well as the Office …
It is DECEMBER! A time for joy and holiday cheer, yet it can be a time for holiday hazard if you aren’t prepared. As part of our Put a FREEZE on …
Winter is here and so is our need to stay bundled up and warm. Did you know though that home fires occur more in winter than in any other season? …
Twice per year we get to adjust our clocks for a fun little thing called Daylight Savings Time. In the spring, we set our clocks forward an hour. In the fall, …
Over the last two days we’ve covered some pretty good topics on fire prevention and what you can do around the house to prepare. Today we’ll cover the word LEARN, as in learn …
Yesterday we focused on the word LOOK to help us find potential fire hazards in the home and correct them to prevent an accident. Today the word is: LISTEN. Smoke alarms are …
Today’s message of the week is “LOOK“. What does this mean? It means to stop and look around at different things in your home that could potentially be a fire hazard …
Every year, the majority of fire deaths in North America happen at home. In Illinois the average (according to FEMA NFIRS Data) amount of fatalities were 7 per 1000 …
As we start transitioning into fall, don’t forget that Fire Prevention Week is coming soon! This years message will be “Look. Listen. Learn.” Stay tuned for more information!
Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating …
