Hull Kinderhook Fire Protection District

10/21/2026

🥶 Brrrrr… the first big push of colder air has arrived in Illinois! As temperatures drop, many people will turn to supplemental heating sources to stay warm. But remember: Space heaters need SPACE! 🔥

Keep your home and family safe by following these important tips:

✅ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture, curtains, bedding and clothing.
✅ Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet — never an extension cord or power strip.
✅ Turn heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
✅ Place heaters on a flat, stable surface away from foot traffic.
✅ Choose heaters with automatic shut-off features and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

A little extra warmth should never come at the expense of your safety! Help prevent home fires this heating season by giving space heaters the room they need.

Space heaters need SPACE! 🏠🔥

10/21/2026

🎃👻 Shopping for the perfect costume for your little ghouls and goblins? Make sure safety is part of the Halloween fun!

🔥 Choose flame-retardant costumes and accessories.
💄 Opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks that can block vision.
👟 Avoid long costumes and oversized shoes that could cause trips and falls.
🗡️ Choose soft, flexible props instead of sharp accessories.
✨ Make sure costumes are visible to drivers, especially after dark!

A little extra care while costume shopping can help keep Halloween fun, festive and safe for everyone! 🧡

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

🥶 As we start turning on our furnaces to take the chill out of the house, carbon monoxide (CO) safety becomes even more important!
CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly. As temperatures drop, take a few minutes to make sure your home is protected:
✅ Test all CO alarms to make sure they are working.
✅ Inspect alarms and replace batteries or units as needed.
✅ Make sure CO alarms are installed on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
✅ Have your furnace and heating system inspected and serviced regularly.
🚨 Remember: You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but a working CO alarm can save lives!
Stay warm and stay safe this fall and winter!

10/21/2026

Here’s a little school bus refresher:

🟡 Yellow means slow.
🛑 Red means stop.

Let’s protect kids getting on and off the school bus! Always stop when the stop-arm is out.

10/11/2026

Happy Birthday to Hull-Kinderhook Firefighter Grady Reed!!!

10/10/2026

Had a Firefighter bootcamp in the Kinderhook park today. Firefighters, some new, some old, went over basics like hydrant hook up, throwing ladders, SCBA basics, deploying an attack hose line and advancement, and use of different nozzle types.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Matt Martin and Quinton Duncan, volunteers with the Hull Kinderhook Fire Protection District met with PreK students today for Fire Prevention Week to get the children familiar with what firefighters look and sound like when fully dressed in their turnout gear. The kids were great!