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| Why did the sirens go off? |
| Weather warning sirens are tested at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month to assure that they are in proper working order. Should we be experiencing severe weather at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, the sirens test will not be conducted until the first Tuesday of the following month.
When you hear the sirens during severe weather, tune your radio or television to an appropriate channel for information. Do not call the fire or police departments to ask about the sirens. During an emergency both departments will be very busy. |
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| My smoke detector is making a short, intermittent beeping. What does that mean? |
| When a smoke detector's battery is running low it will beep intermittently to alert you to change the battery. |
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| I'm sorry, I thought I was calling the Police Department. What is their number? |
| When calling information (4-1-1) for any number to the Village of Park Forest, they will give you the non-emergency number for the Fire Department. The non-emergency number for the Police Department is (708) 748-4700 and the number to Village Hall is (708) 748-1112. |
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| What time are the fireworks? |
| Each year as Independence Day approaches the Fire Department receives dozens and dozens of calls regarding the start time of the fireworks. The Village of Park Forest holds their fireworks show every year on the 4th of July beginning at approximately 9:15pm. |
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| How much does fire apparatus cost? |
| Fire engines cost approximately $350,000, while an ambulance costs approximately $125,000. Support vehicles range from $25,000 - $50,000. These prices do not include the equipment required for the vehicles, only the cost of the vehicle. |
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| How long does the apparatus last? |
| Engines last the Department a total of 21 years -- 7 as the first line response vehicle, 7 years as the second and 7 years as the third. Ambulances spend 5 years as the primary response vehicle and 5 years as the back up response vehicle for a total of 10 years. The life span of our support vehicles varies depending on the assignment of the vehicle. |
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| What is the average response time of the Fire Department? |
| On average, the Fire Department responds to calls within three minutes. |
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| When will your department be testing for Full-Time Firefighters? |
| The Fire Department holds testing in the late summer/early fall of even numbered years to establish an eligibility list for Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic.
We also have a Paid-On-Call division, with positions being filled on an as-needed basis. More information regarding applications and employment is available on the "Employment Opportunities" page of our website. |
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| I received a solicitation call from a representative of the South Cook County Professional Firefighters - are they a legitimate organization? |
| The South Cook County Professional Firefighters is an organization associated with different Firefighter Unions in the southern suburbs. Our Firefighters' Association is a member of this group and receives funds through their efforts.
All monies received by the union belong to them and are not given to or used by the Fire Department. Anyone wishing to donate money for Fire Department use should do so directly to the Fire Department. |
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| I'm looking for a baby-sitter. Do you have any names of baby-sitters in the area? |
| The Fire Department holds Baby-sitter/Latchkey Fire Safety Class every year. We keep the names of participants on file and will give them out to residents looking for baby-sitters. The Fire Department will not recommend anyone, but will provide names of children near your home who have completed the class. |
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| There is an open fire hydrant near my home. Who should I contact to have it turned off? |
| Should you notice an open fire hydrant, contact the Water Department at 748-1112 and they will have someone take care of the problem. After normal work hours or on the weekend, call the Police Department at 708-748-4700 and they will contact someone to handle the situation. |
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| Do you offer CPR or First Aid Classes?
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CPR and First Aid are offered at (2) locations in Park Forest:
-Dr. Steele at Park Forest Family Practice
(708) 481.0100
-Aunt Martha's Youth Services
(708) 747.5450
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| Do you install or check for proper installation of child safety seats? |
| Currently no members of the Fire Department are certified in child safety seat installation. The Park Forest Police Department has individuals certified in this area and can be contacted at 708-748-4700 for further information. |
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