The Sycamore Township Fire
Department is dedicated to teaching fire safety classes to all ages. Each
class is fun and informative. Call to set an appointment to visit the fire station, or request that we come to you.
Information for Adults & ParentsHere are some tips to keep your family safe around the water:
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Educational Programs
Stop, Drop, Cover Your Face and RollStop, drop and roll are the most effective ways of putting out clothing that has
caught fire. Learn these simple steps and practice the procedure.
If your clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP, COVER YOUR FACE AND ROLL! STOP - WHERE YOU ARE - DO NOT RUN
DROP - DROP TO THE FLOOR OR THE GROUND COVER YOUR FACE - WITH YOUR HANDS ROLL - ROLL BACK AND FORTH MANY TIMES UNTIL THE FIRE IS OUT |
Why is the Dalmatian the Official Mascot of Firefighters?
In the 1700's, Dalmatians were used to protect horses that pulled English stagecoaches. Typically, Dalmatians would run next to the horses as they pulled the coach. When other dogs tried to bite and scare the horses, the Dalmatian team would chase them away. Over the years, Dalmatians formed a close bond with horses. Because of the dog/horse bond, the Dalmatian easily adapted to the firehouse in the days of the horse drawn fire wagons. Since every firehouse had a set of fast horses to pull the pumper, it became common for each group of firefighters to keep a Dalmatian in the firehouse to guard the horses. When the alarm came in, the Dalmatian led the way for the horse drawn pumper. Once on the fire scene, however, the dogs had other duties as well, including safeguarding the equipment from vandalism and theft. So, it appears that Dalmatians have a variety of admirable traits that have endeared them to firefighters and secured them a permanent position in fire service history. Dalmatians are still found in many firehouses and serve as firefighter companions, and are a symbol of the fire service.
In the 1700's, Dalmatians were used to protect horses that pulled English stagecoaches. Typically, Dalmatians would run next to the horses as they pulled the coach. When other dogs tried to bite and scare the horses, the Dalmatian team would chase them away. Over the years, Dalmatians formed a close bond with horses. Because of the dog/horse bond, the Dalmatian easily adapted to the firehouse in the days of the horse drawn fire wagons. Since every firehouse had a set of fast horses to pull the pumper, it became common for each group of firefighters to keep a Dalmatian in the firehouse to guard the horses. When the alarm came in, the Dalmatian led the way for the horse drawn pumper. Once on the fire scene, however, the dogs had other duties as well, including safeguarding the equipment from vandalism and theft. So, it appears that Dalmatians have a variety of admirable traits that have endeared them to firefighters and secured them a permanent position in fire service history. Dalmatians are still found in many firehouses and serve as firefighter companions, and are a symbol of the fire service.