Safe Driving Tips for This Holiday Season

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for travel as people are leaving town to visit with family and friends.  Automobile travel is always a popular choice as it is generally more affordable than other transportation and allows your schedule to be more flexible. Even if you are planning to … Continue reading Safe Driving Tips for This Holiday Season

New Year of 2012 Brings 214 New Illinois Laws

As the clock strikes midnight Jan. 1, more than 200 new laws will go into effect in Illinois, including a database of first-degree murderers, stricter seat-belt enforcement and legislation that gives the public greater access to government information. “Though many Illinois residents may not realize it, every Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws take effect … Continue reading New Year of 2012 Brings 214 New Illinois Laws

Firefighter Safety – The Importance of Seatbelt Use

International Seat Belt Pledge “I pledge to wear my seat belt whenever I am riding in a Fire Department vehicle. I further pledge to insure that all my brother and sister firefighters riding with me wear their seat belts. I am making this pledge willingly; to honor Brian Hunton my brother firefighter because wearing seat … Continue reading Firefighter Safety – The Importance of Seatbelt Use