First Response

Public Safety Blog

Promoting community safety is always our number one goal, and nobody does it better than the Geneva Police and Fire departments. While fighting crime and putting out fires is important, community education is another key component to making sure our residents have a "safety-first" mentality.

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Jul 14

Have A Fire Evacuation Plan In Place

Posted on July 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM by Kevin Stahr

Having fire evacuation plans for our homes, schools and workplaces is not just a good idea, it is essential.

A fire evacuation plan is a clear, step-by-step guide that tells you how to exit the building quickly and calmly in case of a fire. Geneva Fire Lt. Derek Johnston gives some helpful pointers to get you started in our "First Response" public education series.