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Monday, December 9, 2024

Soraya McLaughlin

Soraya McLaughlin is the Naperville Fire Department Community Education Specialist. Contact her via email at mclaughlins@naperville.il.us.

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Keep Your Holidays From Going up in Flames

With the holidays here, the Naperville Fire Department wants to help reduce your risk of fires and other hazards. First and foremost, please be...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – From Lockbox to Sharps Disposal Program to Winter Holidays

Have you ever wondered how emergency responders would gain entry if you were home alone and called 911? While they have tools to help...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Prepare for cold season

The months just seem to be flying by. The leaves have begun turning from green to orange, yellow and red; the weather is turning...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Public Safety Open House is set for Sept. 28

PN Attended the Open House from 10AM to 11:30AM Sat., Sept. 28 / All ages were attracted to dogs, displays and demonstrations during the...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Community advocate response team

Note the file photo from the 2014 WSI St. Patrick's Day Parade! 2024 marks the 150th year of the Naperville Fire Department, always on...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Grilling and fireworks

Summer weather means cookouts, Fourth of July fireworks, and all sorts of campfire fun as families across the country take advantage of the warm...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Practice fire safety here, there and everywhere

Did you know? Fire safety is important, even when you’re away from home. Many people enjoy renting homes or apartments for vacation. These rentals are...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Be prepared for severe weather

It’s that time of the year – time for severe weather. How prepared are you? We live in a state with unpredictable weather. People don’t...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Spring for safety facts

Although it might not quite feel like it here, it is officially spring. Yay! With the arrival of spring comes blue skies, blooming flowers,...

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Naperville launches free, safe and convenient sharps disposal program

Naperville recently launched the Residential Sharps Disposal Program through a grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). By properly disposing of sharps, residents...