C o m m u n i t y
The Crete Township Fire Protection District requests that all business in the district have a Knox Box Key Vault. Homeowners can also purchase a Knox Box for their home if they wish.
A Knox box is used for firefighters to gain access to a building, if a key holder is not available in case of an emergency. This will allow the firefighter to enter the building using the owners keys which have been placed in a secure key vault on the building. The Knox Box is a secure box made of thick steel (same type of metal safes are made with), which is mounted to the front of your home or business. The fire department is the only agency which has the ability to access these keys by using the departments master key, which is electronically secured in the fire engine and can only be released by a special radio signal sent by our dispatch center upon request.
The Crete Township fire Protection District performs annual fire inspections on every business in the district. The following are some of the more common things we find that need to be addressed by most businesses:
Address Signs / Numbers
Is there one present and can it be seen
Sprinkler Systems
Are all connections accessible, valves working and at proper height
Fire Extinguishers
Proper amount in location based on your fire load, are they charged and is the inspection up to date
Utility Shut Offs
Where they are located and are they accessible so they can be shut off in case of an emergency
Electrical
Too many extension cords being used / too long of cords being used / too small of cords being used, inoperable emergency / exit lights,easy and open access to main electrical panel
Emergency Exits
All doors are clearly marked, free from obstructions and are unlocked
F I R E P R E V E N T I O N
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I N S P E C T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
Public Education
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Public Awareness
Public Family and Friends CPR Classes are now available free to the residents of
the Crete Township Fire Protection District. If you are interested in taking a class,
please contact Captain Don Radtke at (708) 672-
If you would like more information, please contact our station at (708) 672-
CRETE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Firefighter Cadet Program
We are current accepting applications for new cadets.
