Mt. Pleasant fire fighters make fire prevention awareness and education a
year-round effort.
Day care centers and neighborhood groups are encouraged to contact the
Fire Department any time to schedule a tour of the station.
In-home fire drills are also important. Mt. Pleasant fire fighters
encourage every household to draw a floor plan showing doors, windows,
furniture, smoke detectors, two escape routes out of every room (usually a
window and a doorway), and a place to meet outside. Once the plan is drawn,
the drill demonstrates how long it takes everyone to get to the outdoor
meeting place from each room and through each window. Try it again by crawling
(below the smoke) to simulate a smoke-filled room and avoidance of its deadly
effects.
The County's Enhanced 911 System is another service that ensures timely
response and rescue to emergency situations. While thinking of safety, now is
a good time to update the 911 database with any information that may help a
rescue effort, such as number of occupants in your home, occupants with special needs,
location of hidden keys, or phone numbers of people who should be contacted,
such as the owner of the property or a family member of an elderly occupant.
To do so, call Central Dispatch at 773-1000.
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