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TINLEY PARK FIRE'S
"FILL THE BOOT" FOR MDA!!
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~ Thank you, Tinley Park ~
for helping us raise over
$7,000
for our first 'Fill the Boot' drive!
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If you weren't able to join us at
'National Night Out 2010'
here's what you
missed! |
The Fire Prevention Bureau / Fire Department - in conjunction with the Tinley Park Police’s “National Night Out 2010” - hosted a ‘side-by-side’ demonstration Tuesday, August 3.
In less than two minutes, effects of rapid heat and smoke development were evident in the room that was ignited. In the opposite room, Quick Response Fire Sprinklers effectively limited and controlled the fire, which ensures a more successful escape! |
We start with two rooms that are similarly furnished, sized
and ready for the demonstration!
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A crowd gathers as the demonstration starts...
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Room #1 - with no fire protection - is ignited.
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Less than 2 minutes after ignition; flames, smoke and
thick toxic gasses engulf the room.
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Public Education Officer Bill Proper explains the devastating effects
of fire as Room #2 - a sprinkler protected room - is prepared for burning.
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Room #2 - outfitted with sprinklers - is ignited.
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In less than a minute, the sprinklers successfully control the fire.
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Room #1 - considerable smoke and flame damage.
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Room #2 - minimal fire spread.
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Sprinklers
Save
Lives! |
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Fire Call Stats 2009
Alarms -
566
Vehicle Accidents -209
Haz Mat Spills / Leaks
-140
Rescue / Assists - 109
Smoke Scares - 84
Grass / Outside Fires -
60
Structure Fires - 45
Vehicle Fires - 25
Other - 500
Total
for 2009 - 1,738
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"We Serve Others,
Not Ourselves"
Please
stop by and see the
memorial statue located
at 173rd Place and Oak
Park Avenue, and see the
names of the dedicated
firefighters that have
carried on this 100-year
tradition.
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more info
Sister City
Visit
the web site of our
sister city's fire
department
feuerwehr-buedingen.de
View
more info
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