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DeKalb Fire Department urges visible house numbers, File of Life and residential Knox Box for faster emergency care
Summary
Lt. Dave De Lillie told residents that small changes — clear address numbers, exterior lighting, securing pets, and a residential Knox Box or File of Life — can speed emergency response; the department also plans community paramedicine follow-up for some falls after New Year.
Lt. Dave De Lillie of the DeKalb Fire Department told attendees that many simple steps can shorten response time and reduce harm in home emergencies. "We responded to about 8,000 emergency calls last year," he said, using the number to underscore the frequency of local calls and the value of preparation.
De Lillie urged residents to make house numbers easily visible from the road, keep exterior lights on when possible, and, when time allows, turn on lights or flag responders. He also highlighted pet…
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