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Frequently Asked Questions


Why does a fire truck come to my house when I called for an ambulance?

When I call for an ambulance, why do I sometimes see an ambulance from another town? 

What should I do if there is a fire in my home?

 What should I do after dialing 911 for a medical emergency? 

When I see an emergency vehicle approaching while I am driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop? 

The alarm on my carbon monoxide detector just went off, what do I do? 

Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in roofs when the fire is inside a building?  

Where can I get my blood pressure checked? 

Why do we have so many, or so few, firefighters showing up at a house fire?

Will you take me to the hospital of my choice during an emergency?
Station 89 - Headquarters
7550 Lyman Avenue
Darien, Illinois 60561
630.910.2200 (Non-Emergency)
630.910.2203(Fax)