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Fire Prevention & Public Education


The Oak Lawn Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for ensuring the safety of the citizens of our community.

This is accomplished through:   

  • Code enforcement
  • Conducting Fire and Life Safety Inspections, including witnessing Fire Pump Testing
  • School Inspections
  • Plan Reviews for Fire Suppression and Detection Equipment Installations
If you have any questions, need assistance with, or looking to schedule an appointment for any of the above, please contact:
Fire Prevention Bureau Chief David Wheeler at the following email address: oaklawnfp@oaklawn-il.gov.

We also offer a variety of programs aimed at educating the public in Fire/Life Safety.
These programs include, but are not limited to the following: 

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2.  National Night Out

3.  Coloring Book Contest

4.  Career Night Presentation

5.  Senior Fire Safety 

6.  Fire Station Tours: Fire Station Tours are available by scheduling in advance, please contact:
Assistant to the Fire Chief Lisa Comiskey at the following email address: lcomiskey@oaklawn-il.gov.

7. Block Parties: The Fire Department will send a Fire Engine to your block party (subject to availability).
Requests must be scheduled in advance, please contact:
Assistant to the Fire Chief Lisa Comiskey at the following email address: lcomiskey@oaklawn-il.gov. 

8. CPR Training / Renewal: If you would like more information about CPR Training, please contact:
EMS Bureau Chief James Jaeger at the following email address: jjaeger@oaklawn-il.gov. 

9. Car Seat Installation Education / Training: If you would like more information on car seat education and/or appointments, please contact:
EMS Bureau Chief James Jaeger at the following email address: jjaeger@oaklawn-il.gov.