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Firefighter Training Most everyone has been through a stressful event in his or her life. When the event, or series of events, causes a lot
of stress, it is called a traumatic event. Traumatic events are marked by a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury,
or the threat of serious injury or death. Traumatic events affect survivors, rescue workers, and the friends and relatives
of victims who have been involved. They may also have an impact on people who have seen the event either firsthand or on television. Scrap Vehicle
Donation Program The Lemont Fire Protection District responds to hundreds
of emergencies each year that involve extricating drivers and passengers from vehicles after a collision. Often there are
serious injuries and before a victim can be removed, fire fighters must use specialized tools and techniques to remove parts
of the vehicle from around the accident victim. Auto extrication has, over the past few decades, become
a very specialized field. With an increased use of lightweight vehicle components, airbags, computer controlled security and
alternate fuel/hybrid systems; it has become even more important that fire fighters stay aware of changes in both vehicle
designs and in extrication techniques. As part of Lemont Fire District’s training program,
fire fighters take part in ongoing practice sessions on scrap vehicles usually donated or obtained from a recycler. In order
to offset the high costs of towing, Lemont Fire District has implemented a program that facilitates the donation of scrap
vehicles directly to the Fire Service for training purposes in exchange for a tax receipt. Anyone wishing to donate a vehicle can do so by calling
(630)257-2376. If the vehicle is operable, and you live in an urban/suburban
area, it can be driven directly to one of our four fire stations: We will arrange for a towing company to pick up vehicles that cannot be driven. FAQ A. As an owner of a vehicle, you can donate your vehicle
to the Lemont Fire District for auto extrication training and you will receive a tax donation receipt. Q. How do I donate my vehicle? A. Call (630)-257-2376 for instructions. You can either
drive your vehicle to an approved drop off site or we can pick it up free of charge. You must be present to sign over your
ownership to the tow truck operator or Lemont Fire District’s representative. Q. What happens to the vehicle? A. Your vehicle will become the property of Lemont Fire
District and will be destroyed during auto extrication training. Following the training the destroyed vehicle will be disposed
of at a vehicle recycling facility. Q. Can I donate my vehicle even if I don't have an ownership? A. No, unfortunately we cannot receive any vehicles unless
it is accompanied by a valid and signed title. We need your old building! The
Lemont Fire Protection District is asking property owners who may have a structure that is abandoned and/or ready to be demolished
to allow firefighters to conduct training in it. There
are three types of training: ·
Non-destructive (used for search and rescue training) ·
Destructive (used for advanced rescue training) ·
Burn (used for fire suppression training - burning the structure to the ground) We
need abandoned/vacant buildings for these different types of training. If a property owner has a vacant structure that he
would like to donate for use by the fire department, but doesn't want the building destroyed, he can request it be used for
NON-DESTRUCTIVE training. If
a property owner has a vacant structure that is scheduled for demolition, the fire department would be grateful to use it
for DESTRUCTIVE or BURN training. The
best structures for firefighter training are ones that are not good for the owners - having low appeal for potential tenants.
Buildings
that are most sought after are: (ABANDONED/VACANT) ·
Single family residences ·
Multi-family residences ·
Apartment buildings ·
Schools ·
Strip shopping centers ·
Large "Big Box" facilities (commercial-type buildings) Some
of the criteria for the properties include having had a completed asbestos survey and proof of NO insurance. More information
is available by contacting our Training Officer Jay Nickleski at (630)257-2376 extension 235.
We care so we train. Our Training motto is: "You Practice the Way You Play" Please contact Lemont Fire Protection District Training and Safety Officer, Lt. Jay Nickleski at (630) 257-2376
ext. 235 for more information about our training and safety programs. |
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