Department Statistical Report

Downers Grove, IL FD Home Safety Report

( 28th Apr, 2024 - 30th Apr, 2025 )

Survey conducted for:

Downers Grove, IL Fire Department

Downers Grove, IL Fire Department

68 participants have taken the survey. Below are results for the survey.

Smoke Alarms

Does your home have working smoke alarms?

  • 91 : yes
  • 9 : no
  • 0 : na

Do all members of your home sleep with their bedroom door closed?

  • 47 : yes
  • 53 : no
  • 0 : na

Escape Plans

Do you have an escape plan if there were an emergency such as a fire, in your home?

  • 75 : yes
  • 25 : no
  • 0 : na

Can ALL occupants of your home escape without assistance in an emergency?

  • 66 : yes
  • 34 : no
  • 0 : na

Do you have a meeting place outside of your residence to meet in the event of an emergency?

  • 69 : yes
  • 31 : no
  • 0 : na

Cooking

Cooking is one of the leading causes of Home Fires. Do you cook in your home?

  • 94 : yes
  • 6 : no
  • 0 : na

Smoking

Do you allow smoking inside your home?

  • 7 : yes
  • 93 : no
  • 0 : na

Open Flames and Smoldering Objects

Do you use candles, incense, or other open flame or smoldering objects in your home?

  • 49 : yes
  • 51 : no
  • 0 : na

Home Heating

Do you use a portable space heater or fireplace to heat your home?

  • 40 : yes
  • 60 : no
  • 0 : na