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Evanston Fire Department Works With District 65 to Ensure School Safety
 From left to right: Fire Inspector Captain Tim Taylor and Facility and Ground Administrator Don Stevenson
EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, in coordination with Evanston School District 65, have conducted life safety inspections on all District 65 schools and buildings within the City of Evanston.
Under the direction of Fire Inspector Captain Tim Taylor and in coordination with D65 Facility and Ground Administrator Don Stevenson, a total of 14 schools and two administrative buildings were inspected. All District buildings were inspected during the COVID-19 school system shutdown. Inspections were completed with appropriate scheduling to limit personnel exposure, using personal protective equipment and social distancing precautions. All inspections were very intensive, covering all occupied spaces in each facility, including mechanical rooms and attics. The inspections involved the testing of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting equipment and fire suppression devices for their presence and operational readiness. The buildings were also inspected to ensure that all means of egress were accessible, safe, free of obstructions and functioning as designed.
The Evanston Fire Department will always maintain District 65's mission of, ”Every child, Every day, Whatever it takes” to ensure that students, teachers and staff members are safe from fire and any other possible hazards. District 65 will always keep the safety, health and welfare of their students and employees at the top of their priority list.
For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Paul Polep at ppolep@cityofevanston.org
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Media Relations: Deputy Chief Paul Polep
ppolep@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5935
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