I Am Driving Down the Road and See a Fire Engine/Ambulance With Lights/Sirens, What Do I Do?

The Elgin Fire Department reminds all drivers to be aware of their surroundings at all times and requests your courtesy to responding fire department apparatus; if their lights and sirens are on they are responding to someone’s emergency – please treat the vehicles as if they are responding to one of your family members’ emergencies. RED LIGHTS GO RIGHT is the saying to remember. If an emergency vehicle is approaching from either the front or the rear, slow down and move to the right to allow them to get through. If you are stopped at an intersection and can safely move to the right, do so; if you are unable to move, stay put if the emergency vehicle can proceed around you.

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1. Where do I find general information about the Elgin Fire Department?
2. What are the Fire Station Locations and Phone Numbers?
3. How Do I Become a Firefighter/What Requirements Do I Need?
4. How Do I Receive a Copy of a Report (Fire/EMS/Billing/Inspection Report)?
5. How do I Submit a Freedom of Information Request (FOIA)?
6. What is the Fire Department's Insurance Service Office (ISO) Rating?
7. How Can I Schedule a Speaker/Tour/Event/Firehouse Visit?
8. I Need Help Installing My Child's Car Safety Seat, Who Do I Call?
9. How Much Does an Ambulance Transport Cost?
10. Why Does a Fire Engine/Truck and Ambulance Respond to EMS Calls?
11. Does the Fire Department Respond to Lock-Outs?
12. Does the City of Elgin Charge for False Alarms?
13. Where can I find information about CPR classes?
14. Can I Burn Debris/Yard Waste or have a Recreational Fire?
15. How Do I Install My Lock Box Keys?
16. How Do I Schedule a Fire Inspection?
17. How Do I Obtain Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Permits?
18. Does the Fire Department Provide Smoke Detectors?
19. How Can I Get My Blood Pressure Taken?
20. I Am Driving Down the Road and See a Fire Engine/Ambulance With Lights/Sirens, What Do I Do?
21. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, paint, solvent, pesticides/insecticides, motor oil, etc?
22. How do I dispose of an old or expired fire extinguisher?