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Summer Safety Tips
The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District wants all of its residents to
enjoy a marvelous, fun-filled summer. To accomplish this, the
District wishes to remind its residents of certain seasonal-related
dangers to avoid.
Barbeque Safety –
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When using barbeque grills on decks or patios, be sure to leave
sufficient space from siding, fences and eaves.
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Never leave a barbeque grill unattended.
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With charcoal grills, only use charcoal lighter fluids designated
for barbeque grills, follow directions on the container and, DO NOT
add fluid once the coals have been lit.
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With gas grills, be sure that the gas hose connection is tight and
check hoses often for leaks. Applying soapy water to the hoses will
easily and safely reveal any leaks.
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Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and, if necessary,
have the grill repaired by a professional.
Water/Boating Safety –
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Swim only in approved areas.
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Always supervise children near water at all times and make sure that
children learn to swim
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Check the depth of water before jumping in.
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Always wear a U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device
when boating, jet skiing, tubing or water skiing. Air filled swim
aids, such as water wings or inner tubes, ARE NOT substitutes for
approved personal flotation devices.
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Be sure to extinguish all smoking materials and shut down motors,
fans and heating devices before fueling a boat. In case of a spill,
wipe up the fuel immediately and check the bilge for fuel leakage
and odors. After fueling and before starting the boats motor,
ventilate the bilge with the blower for at least four minutes.
Camping Safety –
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Always use a flame retardant tent and set up camp away from the
campfire.
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Only use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns inside the tent or
any other space. Do not use liquid filled heaters or lanterns.
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Always build campfires down wind, away from your tent. Clear all
vegetation and dig a pit surrounded by rocks before building your
campfire.
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Always put out a campfire when going to sleep or leaving the
campsite. To extinguish the fire, cover it with dirt or pour water
over it.
Pool /Hot Tub/ Spa Safety –
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Constant supervision is required whenever any child is in, near, or
has access to a pool or hot tub/spa
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Place barriers such as a fence or wall at least four feet tall with
a self-closing, self-latching gate around your pool to prevent
access.
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Keep furniture that could be used for climbing into the pool or pool
area away from the pool.
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Do not leave pool toys or floats in the water when not being used.
These may attract children to the pool.
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Use a power safety cover – a motorized barrier that is placed over
the water area – when the pool is not in use.
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To prevent body or hair entrapment or entanglement, have a qualified
pool professional inspect the drain suction fittings and covers on
your pool or hot tub/spa.
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For above-ground pools, steps and ladders to the pool should be
secured and locked or removed when the pool is not in use.
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If a child is missing ALWAYS look in the pool first. Seconds count
in preventing death or disability.
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LEARN CPR!
For questions on this or any fire prevention program, contact the
Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-353-3030.
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