COAL CITY, ILLINOIS – As the leaf colors have began to change and fall, this can bring the relief of the summers heat to some as well as dread of the approaching cold weather of winter to others. “Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous and real threat,” says Harold Holsinger, Coal City Fire Protection District Fire Chief stated, “calling 9-1-1 even if no one is feeling the symptoms can save your life.”
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United States. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, "there are approximately 2,100 unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) every year in the U.S. and the use of CO Alarms could potentially prevent many of these fatalities." In addition, more than 10,000 CO injuries occur annually from this colorless, odorless and tasteless poison. Carbon monoxide (CO) can be produced when burning any fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood and coal. It is the product of incomplete combustion. Carbon monoxide can kill in minutes or hours depending on the level of CO in the air.
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Our goal is to provide the highest skilled response to our residents and visitors in a time of need. We are constantly challenged with the task of improving upon the services that we provide to our citizens to insure that they receive quality service.
The Coal City Fire Protection District continues to provide a variety of services to meet the challenges we face day in and day out, whether it be a fire, emergency medical call, or disaster we stand ready to work and be there whenever the need arises.
Our greatest asset is our personnel their dedication, positive attitude, and sheer determination make this organization the benchmark of quality customer service. Our personnel continue to make the Coal City Fire Protection District a better and safer place to live, work, and play.