The Richmond Township Fire Protection District announced the implementation of a new program designed to assist you and/or your loved ones in the event of an emergency. On August 28, 2009, Senate Bill 2057 - The Illinois Premise Alert Program (PAP) Act was approved and incorporated in the State of Illinois legislative law. State legislators recognized the need to ensure that consistently high levels of public safety services are available to all members of the state, including citizens who may require special consideration in order to access services. The purpose of the program is to assist and direct the public safety workers who are responding and assisting citizens who may have disabilities or special needs. If you would like to read a copy of the act, it can be accessed on the Illinois General Assembly’s web page at: 

How can this program benefit you or someone you care about?

The Illinois Premise Alert Program (Public Act 96-0788) provides for Public Safety Agencies in the State of Illinois to allow people with special needs to provide information to Police, Fire and EMS personnel to be kept in a database. The information can then be provided to responders dealing with situations involving a special needs person. The notification expires two years after the date it was submitted. You may update or renew it at any time by filing a new form.

How can you enroll yourself or a loved one in this program?

The RTFPD Premise Alert Program Form can either be downloaded from the district’s website (see below) or by picking it up in person at the Fire District Administrative Office.  Complete the form and return it to the Richmond Township Fire Protection District, 5601 Hunter Dr., Richmond, IL 60071.

Richmond Premise Alert.pdf