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Here
are some of the services we offer, and some information about these
services:
Lockport
Township Fire
District consists of fire and paramedic-level ambulance service,
responding to approximately 6500 calls annually.
The service district is comprised of forty square miles
including Lockport, Crest Hill, Romeoville and unincorporated areas of
Lockport Township, as well as small areas of Joliet, Troy and Homer
Townships.
We are proud to protect and serve over 70,000 citizens.
Rescue
Operation:
In
an emergency, nothing compares to the hope and reassurance provided by
the life-saving skills of our professional rescue team.
You can rely on us for:
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Paramedic-level
Ambulance Service
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First
aid to ill or injured
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Search
and rescue of lost or stranded persons
Juvenile
Fire Setters Prevention Program:
This
innovative and proven program was created to alter the destructive
behavior patterns of juvenile firestarters.
Public
Relations & Information:
The
Fire District
provides public relations information through:
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Talks,
lectures, demonstrations, films, and audio/visual presentations
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Tours
of fire stations
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Information
provide to schools, companies and community organizations
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Informational
web site
Ongoing
Training:
Those
firefighting and life-saving skills are developed and honed through many
hours of intensive training and practical experience.
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Continuing
education
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Proficiency
testing on equipment
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Paramedic
training (700-800 hours)
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Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation training (CPR)
Maintenance:
Split-second
response depends as much on machinery as on manpower.
Keeping both in peak condition is a priority.
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Physical
maintenance of stations, ground and equipment
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Physical
fitness ensured through a required program of aerobics and endurance
conditioning
Ever
since a downtown fire destroyed one city block on October 6, 1895, our
community has recognized the need for an organized fire
district.
From three hand-pushed hose carts and a handful of volunteers,
we've grown to a full-time paid staff of 70.
As
our growing community continues to push back its boundaries, we are
ready to preserve and protect the quality of life in our district.
Lockport
Township Fire
District is a member of MABAS DIVISION 19, a co-operative network
facilitating the exchange of equipment and manpower among 11 member
communities.
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