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Highland Park firefighter outlines daily duties, warns residents not to overload outlets

Highland Park Fire Department · January 14, 2026
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Ryan Potter, a firefighter with the Highland Park Fire Department, described station routines and equipment checks and urged residents to avoid overloading outlets and surge strips, especially when using space heaters in older homes.

Ryan Potter, a firefighter with the Highland Park Fire Department, described his station's daily routine and urged Highland Park residents to take simple precautions with space heaters and household electrical systems to reduce winter fire risks.

Potter said his shifts begin with a morning roll call and equipment checks. "First thing we do is roll call at 07:00, get our truck assignments, make sure our rigs are in working…

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