The West Chicago Fire Protection District will hold a brief observance ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11. The ceremony will take place at Fire Station 6, located at 200 Fremont Street. Firefighters will assemble at approximately 8:45 a.m., with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Fire District honor guard will participate in the event. Community members ... (Full Story)
Community members are encouraged to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Melissa Medeiros was a valued member of the West Chicago Fire Protection District, serving as a Trustee from 2022 to 2024 on the District's Board of Trustees.... (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/4y55huz
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is pleased to share its' updated Strategic Plan. The plan is a culmination of input from the Board of Trustees, District staff, and the community. The Strategic Plan helps to establish the District's goals and direction for the next several years. The time frame for the new plan is 2026 -2028. The plan can be viewed on the District's website at: https://www.wegofpd.org/content/plan/ ... (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
Summer Safety Tip #1 - The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. Instead, attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals.
Summer Fire Safety Tip #2 - Turn off or put out fires before you leave the backyard.
Summer Safety Tip #3 - Closely watch children when the fire pit is in use.
Summer Safety Tip# 4 - Only use propane, charcoal and wood pellet barbecue grills outside. Indoor use can cause a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
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