Spring ahead - it's time to change our clocks this weekend. It is a great reminder to change our batteries in our smoke detectors and give them a good cleaning. If you need to replace your detectors because they are 10 years or older, replace them with sealed battery 10 year units and you won't have a battery to replace. Check out our website for more fire safety information!... (Full Story & Photos)
The West Suburban Fire Rescue Alliance (WSFRA) Training Committee was recently selected as a recipient for a 2026 Frontline Wellness Award issued by the 100 Club of Illinois. West Chicago Fire Protection District is one of eight area fire departments that participate in the functional cooperative group known as the "Alliance". In addition to working very closely on day-to-day operations, the Alliance ... (Full Story & Photos)
Fire Chief Jeffrey Keefe and Lt. Mike Buenrostro Jr. represent West Chicago FPD.
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)
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/3XNBuWe
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
Winter Safety Tip #1 - Change your clocks, change your batteries. Better yet, replace detectors that are older than 10 years with a sealed battery detector and never change a battery again!
Winter Fire Safety Tip #2 - Use space heaters safely. Always keep them clear of combustible materials by at least 3 feet. Verify that your space heater has tip over protection and a UL label.
Winter Safety Tip #3 - Only burn seasoned firewood in your fireplace or wood stove. Always make sure that your flue damper is open before starting a fire. Extinguish the fire before going to sleep or leaving your home.
Winter Safety Tip# 4 - NEVER operate a gas fueled space heater in an enclosed area. Make sure that your carbon monoxide detectors are operational at all times.
