The West Chicago Fire Protection District is pleased to announce its newest Fire Chief, Jeffery Keefe. Fire Chief Keefe takes over from Patrick Tanner, who retired on 1/9/25. Fire Chief Keefe has been a member of the Fire District for the past 24 years (22 years full-time), where he has served, through promotions, in all of the District's ranks. In addition to his extensive fire suppression and ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fire Chief Keefe being sworn in by Board President Mashal.
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
West Chicago Fire Protection District, December 26
!!!🚨🚨 After almost 3 years of planning and anticipation, today we finally took ownership of our brand new Seagrave Fire Apparatus Aerialscope. We couldn’t be more excited! We will be one of only a few departments in the area to have this type of truck. We are excited to add it to our fleet and train our members on it. You will be seeing this truck all around town as we practice operations and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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.
