El Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago sigue buscando miembros de la comunidad para que participen como voluntarios en su proceso de planificación. Voluntarios se unirán al Equipo Facilitador, que aportará su opinión sobre la pregunta: "¿Qué nivel de servicios de emergencia debería esperar West Chicago ahorita y en los próximos 20 años?"
El Equipo Facilitador se reunirá varias ... (Full Story)
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is still seeking community members to volunteer in its planning process. Volunteers will join the Facilitating Team, which will provide input on the question, "What level of emergency services should West Chicago expect now and over the next 20 years?"
The Facilitating Team will meet several times for sessions lasting one to two hours during evenings between ... (Full Story)
West Chicago Fire Protection District, September 01
Award of Merit – Life Safety Lt. Dave Link, FF Jimmy Aguayo, and FF Patrick Fogarty were recognized for their actions that directly contributed to the life safety and rescue of a civilian during the fire.
Life-Saving Clinical Interventions FF/Paramedic Patrick Fogarty, Paramedic Justin Williams, and Paramedic Eric Quasney were recognized for the critical clinical interventions they provided following ... (Full Story & Photos)
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)
Completing probation is an important milestone in a firefighter’s career and represents many months of hard work, training, dedication, and commitment to serving our community.
We are proud to have him as part of the West Chicago Fire Protection District and look forward to watching him continue to grow in his career.... (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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