Nicor Gas, local fire departments team up to promote natural gas safety

Public education program now in its 18th year, coincides with National Fire Prevention Week

NAPERVILLE, IL – September 13, 2023 – Nicor Gas is committed to the safety of every customer and community it serves and is partnering with local fire departments across its Northern Illinois service territory for an annual public education program. This year marks the 18th year of Nicor Gas’ participation in the safety awareness campaign that will run through October, coinciding with National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8 – 14). 

Nicor Gas volunteers will share important information and resources to help families know how to respond in the unlikely event of a natural gas emergency. Even the youngest of attendees can learn safety tips through this interactive demonstration.

Participating fire department open house events include: 

Saturday, Sept. 16

• Mount Prospect Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 17

• Roselle Fire Department: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23

• Naperville Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
• Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Barrington Fire Department: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24

• Antioch Fire Department: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

• Evergreen Park Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 1

• Lockport Township Fire Protection Department: 12 – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Warrenville Fire Protection District: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7

• Elgin Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Lake in the Hills Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Lisle-Woodridge Fire District: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Schaumburg Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Elk Grove Village Fire Department: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Reading Fire Department: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 8

• Lake Zurich Fire Department: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Manteno Community Fire Protection District: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Belvidere Fire Department: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 9

• Western Springs Fire Department: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

• LaGrange Fire Department: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

• Chicago Ridge Fire Department: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Rantoul Fire Department: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13

• Beecher Fire Protection District: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• South Chicago Heights Fire Department: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Park Forest Fire Department: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14

• Bolingbrook Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Richton Park Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Westmont Fire Department: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Alsip Fire Department: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Hanover Park Fire Department: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sycamore Fire Department: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Rolling Meadows Fire Department: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

To learn more about natural gas safety, visit nicorgas.com/safety.