Community Risk Reduction

PFD File of Life

File of Life


Medical emergencies can happen anytime. When they do, there is confusion, panic and urgency. Paramedics arrive on the scene with no information about the person in need.

The FILE OF LIFE card enables first responders to quickly obtain critical medical information all on one printable document. This can save lives by being your voice when you are unable to communicate.

One of the most important parts of the program is keeping your information up to date. Please help us help you. We ask that you print this document and fill it out in pencil so that making changes is easy.

Place it on your refrigerator so it can be quickly identified. Don’t forget to print extra copies for your loved ones.

Stop by the Fire Department Headquarters, Station 82, located at 1475 N Hicks Rd. Palatine, IL, to pick one up. They are available in our vestibule. 

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Smoking & Home Fire Safety

Smoking materials, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, start an estimated 16,500 home structure fires every year. The leading area of origin is the exterior balcony or unenclosed porch. If you smoke, adhere to safe smoking practices.

Use a deep, sturdy ashtray. Place it away from anything that can burn. Do not discard cigarettes in vegetation such as mulch, potted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grasses, leaves or other things that could ignite easily. Before you throw away butts and ashes, make sure they are out, and dousing in water or sand is the best way to do that.

Visit National Fire Protection Association for more home safety information 


Leading areas of origin smoking fires chart
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