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 new Tower Ladder 6 will go in service in the next few weeks after we have put our members through multiple scenarios of training with it. If you see us around town training feel free to stop and check it out. West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970... (Full Story & Photos)
FF Naim Herrera, FF Jacob Rainey, and Lt. Mike Myers (left to right)
This past weekend, members of the Fire District and Local 3970 attended the annual Honor Guard Convention held in Peoria. Lt. Meyers, FF Herrera, and FF Rainey were in attendance. Congratulations to FF Rainey for being a new inductee to the honor guard!... (Full Story & Photos)
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.
