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Smoke Detector Saves Lives in Lisle-Woodridge Fire District On Sunday, January 27th at 10:17 PM the Lisle Woodridge Fire District responded to a single family residence within our fire district for smoke in the home. Upon arrival fire companies confirmed smoke in the home and evacuated the residents. The residents stated they were awoken by the smoke detector, which saved their lives.
The fire was quickly discovered in the clothes dryer and extinguished. The activation of the smoke detector caused the residents to become aware of the fire and saved not only the residents but also saved the structure. This story would have had a different ending if there were no working smoke detectors in the residence. Also please review the excerpts from our September 2007 Press Release below.
The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District wants to alert their residents to the possible hazard of clothes dryers. According to the NFPA, dryers are among the most common types of equipment involved in home fires, ranking third behind stoves and fixed area heaters. “We often forget to maintain our dryers,” said Lieutenant Jay Caron, Public Education Officer, “and lack of maintenance is the number one cause of dryer fires”.
To avoid dryer fires, the NFPA advises:
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Clean the lint filter, before or after each use.
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Make sure the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs.
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Never run the dryer without a lint filter.
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Do not leave a dryer running when you go out in case it malfunctions.
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Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is unobstructed and the outdoor vent flap opens readily.
Please contact the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-353-3030 or Lieutenant Jay Caron, Public Education Officer at 630-353-3059
if you have any questions
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