DeKalb – Firefighter Quid Pro Quo
The City of Springfield is expecting to approve a new contract with its firefighters’ union soon. Golly, I wish we had that kind of news coverage. Remember the last-minute hoop we had to jump through...
View ArticleSycamore Updating Knox Box Inormation
The Sycamore Knox Box program was started in 1995 to fill a need for emergency responders to gain access to commercial and residential occupancies in the event of an emergency. Emergencies including...
View ArticleGenoa-Kingston Fire Department Donates to Cancer Center
Dick Graff, Genoa-Kingston Rescue president and captain (second from left); John Klassen, Genoa-Kingston Fire vice president and fire fighter (center); Justin Lee, Genoa-Kingston Fire president, fire...
View ArticleFireworks: Leave Them to the Experts!
Each year Fire Departments respond to emergencies where someone has been injured by use of fireworks or a wildfire or structure fire has occurred as a result of fireworks. The end of June and early...
View ArticleSycamore Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant for Fire Engine
On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014, the City of Sycamore was informed that the Sycamore Fire Department was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $384,750 for the purchase of a replacement fire engine...
View ArticleBring the family to National Night Out Tuesday
Join the DeKalb County Sheriff and the DeKalb and Sycamore police and fire departments in celebrating the 31st annual National Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out will be celebrated locally...
View ArticleWorking Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Every Month!
Every October the National Fire Protection Association and Sycamore Fire Department observe Fire Prevention Week. Throughout the month, Firefighters from the Sycamore Fire Department visit local grade...
View ArticleBe Safe This Halloween!
Glowing jack-o-lanterns, festive decorations, spooky costumes – Halloween offers tons of festive fun, but it does come with hidden fire dangers that can be truly scary. Fortunately, by following some...
View ArticleSycamore FD Pancake Breakfast and Open House Saturday
The Sycamore Fire Preservation Company will be hosting a pancake breakfast and open house this Saturday, November 15th, from 8-11am., hosted at the Sycamore Fire Department Station #1, 535 DeKalb Ave....
View ArticleSycamore FD Pancake Breakfast and Open House
The Sycamore Fire Preservation Company LTD. is happy to announce a pancake breakfast & open house hosted at the Sycamore Fire Department! Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2014 8-11am To be held at Fire Station...
View ArticleSycamore Fire Dept Warns: Fireworks – Leave Them to the Experts!
Each year Fire Departments respond to emergencies where someone has been injured by use of fireworks or a wildland or structure fire has occurred as a result of fireworks. The end of June and early...
View ArticleAdopt A Fire Hydrant
When seconds count, access to a fire hydrant is vital The Sycamore Fire Department would like to remind residents about the importance of clear and visible fire hydrants; especially during winter...
View ArticleCPR/AED Heartsaver Class in Cortland Wednesday
The Cortland Fire Department is uniquely positioned to provide a host of BLS, ACLS, AED and First-Aid classes to both medical professionals’ and laypersons. They will be offering a CPR/AED Heartsaver...
View ArticleMaple Park Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday
Come support the men and women of the Maple Park Fire Department this Sunday and get a great breakfast to boot! The Maple Park & Countryside Fire Protection District will host an All You Can Eat...
View ArticleMaple Park Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Maple Park Fire Department Pancake Breakfast March 20 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm ALL YOU CAN EAT! Phone:815-827-3500 The Maple Park & Countryside Fire Protection District will host a Pancake Breakfast on...
View ArticleSycamore Fire Department awarded a federal grant for CPR/chest compression...
On Friday, May 20, the City of Sycamore was informed that the Sycamore Fire Department was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $52,700 for the purchase of two CPR/chest compression devices and the...
View ArticleRomp in the Park 5k Run / 2 mi Run /Walk
18th Annual Romp In The Park September 3 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am Outline of Runner5K Run – 2 Mile Walk/Run will start at the Maple Park Fire Department, located at 305 S. County Line Road, Maple Park. For...
View ArticleMaple Park Fire Dept Draw Down
Maple Park Fire Department Draw Down, Raffle & Dance The Maple Park & Countryside Fire Protection District is hosting their Annual Draw Down, Raffle & Dance on Saturday, October 8, 2016....
View ArticleMaple Park Fire Department Fundraiser Saturday
The Maple Park & Countryside Fire Protection District is hosting their Annual Draw Down, Raffle and Dance this Saturday, October 8, 2016. The Draw Down will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and the...
View ArticleSycamore Fire Preservation Pancake Breakfast Saturday
The Sycamore Fire Preservation Company is inviting the public to an “all you can eat” Pancake Breakfast and Open House this Saturday, November 12th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sycamore Fire Station #1,...
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