August 2012
Photo taken by George Thompson  

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Glenside Fire Protection District Trustee Sharon Christopher after a long but valiant battle with several serious illnesses. Sharon was with Glenside for almost 30 years as a true supporter of the fire service and a dedicated public servant. She was an active member of the community and also served on both the Glenside and the Glendale Heights Police Pension Boards. She will be remembered for always having the best interest of the Men and Women of the District and her community at heart. 

The hole she is leaving in our hearts will be more than filled with the many memories we hold dear from the years of service and friendship she has graced us all with. 

Services will be held at Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton on Thursday October 10th, from 9-12 followed by graveside ceremonies.

                                                  



The Glenside Fire Protection District is currently looking to fill a part time fire inspectors position.  
          Please visit the employment link for information.  

Employment

“Why you should learn CPR”

Please click on the link below to watch a video produced by the Village Of Glendale Heights and the Glenside Fire Protection District.

https://youtu.be/hLRy1nCa_G4

DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) has announced its launching of the Smart911 program.  Smart911 is a free-to-the-user secure and confidential program, which allows citizens to enter personal information to be displayed when 9-1-1 is called from a landline or cellular phone.

In a leading step to improve incident outcome, the Smart911 program is aimed at strengthening and expanding the current 9-1-1 program by providing additional critical information about the caller to the 9-1-1 call taker.  The program which includes basic information such as home address, is also capable of including information on disabilities, medical and rescue-related conditions, and children’s photos.  The registrant is provided the opportunity to enter the information he or she wants made available to the 9-1-1 dispatch center.

Additionally, Smart911 is a national program allowing the caller’s information to be made available in areas of the country where the service is also provided.  The same information that the registrant provided in DuPage County, would also be available to the 9-1-1 call taker outside the DuPage County area when 9-1-1 is dialed.

To decide if the Smart911 service is right for you and your family, or to simply sign up, please view the links below:

Glendale Heights Emergency Communications Center now offers a free, new service to help you when you call 9-1-1. Once you've signed up, first responders will be provided important information that will help them address your emergency. 

                                                                                                                                                        SIGN-UP FOR SERVICE HERE

                                                                                                                           ILLINOIS PREMISE ALERT PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FORM
                                                                                                                        Provided by (Du Comm) Du Page Public Safety Communications.
                                                                                                                            The dispatch agency for the Glenside Fire Protection District.