The Firemanship Conference 2024 and Brothers in Battle LLC Event. At our training site we host two of the many classes offered. We hosted “Can Confidence” hosted by vententersearch.com and “Ventilation” hosted by Iron and Ladder team. Over 100 students and instructors participated from all over the United States and Canada. Our members worked for weeks leading up to this class prepping the training ... (Full Story & Photos)
Before sunrise this morning Tower 6, Battalion 6 and Engine 5 responded to Carol Stream Fire Protection District to assist with a well involved house fire, fortunately all residents escaped this fire. After cleaning up from the fire all companies met up with West Chicago Police Department members to spend the day training. Today’s training was conducted at Currier school and focused on an active ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fire Dept.Coffee Foundation (https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/pages/charity) honored West Chicago Fire Protection District's Deputy Chief Hugh Stott (retired) with a donation to aid in his care. Deputy Chief Stott has been courageously fighting ALS for the past several years. The donation will aid in purchasing a new wheelchair. Thank you to all of our area brother and sister firefighters and friends ... (Full Story & Photos)
St. 6 personnel hung out with the West Chicago Park District Day Camp participants. The visit was at Reed Keppler Park. The kids toured Tower Ladder 6 and learned about fire safety. What a great way to spend a summer day! ... (Full Story & Photos)
Today, personnel conducted a walk-through training session at the City of West Chicago Water Treatment Plan at 1400 Hawthorne. Our personnel learned about the facility's operations and were provided with an overview of City water operations. Thank you to our City of West Chicago Water Division partners for hosting this informative session. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Our new quarterly e-newsletter, "The General", has made its' debut today!! - please check it out at this link: https://conta.cc/4eOpGdu ... (Full Story)
Safety Tips
Summer Safety Tip #5: Store matches and lighters out of children’s sight and reach and Closely watch children when the fire pit is in use.
Summer Safety Tip #4: Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.
Summer Safety Tip #3: Keep an eye on your grill. Don’t walk away from it when it is lit.
Summer Safety Tip #2: Do not store or use a grill on a porch or balcony.
Summer Safety Tip #1: Use outdoor fireplaces at least 10 feet away from structures.
