The West Chicago Fire Protection District is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan. To be successful, our Plan needs feedback from various stakeholders, including the members of our community. We have a very brief survey that will help us gather this feedback for the plan, and we would appreciate it if our community members (Residents, Business Owners, etc.) would take a minute to complete ... (Full Story & Photos)
This week, our Technical Rescue Team will kick off an intensive four-day Trench Rescue Drill, sharpening their lifesaving skills in high-risk environments.
Day 1: Our specialized Technical Rescue Team will undergo advanced training, focusing on stabilization, shoring techniques, and victim extrication.
Days 2-4: The training expands as we welcome personnel from our Alliance Departments, ensuring ... (Full Story & Photos)
El Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago está actualizando su Plan Estratégico. Para que tenga éxito, nuestro Plan necesita la opinión de diversas partes interesadas, incluyendo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Contamos con una breve encuesta que nos ayudará a recopilar esta información para el plan, y agradeceríamos que los miembros de nuestra comunidad (residentes, propietarios ... (Full Story & Photos)
Check out our latest District newsletter. "The General" is our quarterly newsletter highlighting District activities and safety tips. Click on this link to preview this quarter's edition: https://conta.cc/4fTjiC1
The District has created a new YouTube channel, and we are kicking it off with a new video that showcases our service to the community. We will be posting additional videos in the future. Click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/@WestChicagoFireMarshal ... (Full Story & Photos)
Safety Tips
Fall Safety Tip #4 - Keep your fireplace clear of debris, and have it inspected each year.
Fire Safety Tip #3 - Check your heating system!
Fall Safety Tip #2 - Develop a home fire safety and evacuation plan.
Fall Safety Tip# 1 - Replace batteries in your smoke alarm and locate fire extinguishers.