Chief Frazier: inspection software and data will help crews avoid forced entry and target risks

Mar 4, 2026

The Cicero Fire Department will expand its inspection program to upload floor plans, hazard notes and special‑entry instructions into response software so crews can retrieve keys or fall‑device locations and reduce property damage during rescues.

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Chief Frazier described plans to expand inspection data captured in the department's response software to include floor plans, special notes and hazard flags for commercial buildings and voluntary residential entries for high‑risk households. He said the system can record details such as shared basements, the location of hidden keys, or the presence of fall‑alert devices so responders can act without causing unnecessary property damage.

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