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/4efYiHC
Elgin Community College is offering a class this June 8 - 11 for female high school students who might be interested in a fire service career. Check out the flyer for more information! ... (Full Story)
The West Chicago Fire Protection District has made its draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget available for public review. The budget is expected to be adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 28, 2027, with an effective date of June 1, 2026.
The Fire Protection District follows a fiscal year that runs from June 1 through May 31.... (Full Story)
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)
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
Spring Safety Tip #1 - Clean out your clothes dryer - make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is clean, un-restricted, and free of lint accumulations.
Spring Fire Safety Tip #2 - Inspect grills to ensure they are in good working order - make sure they are free of grease build up, clean out any debris, and make sure propane hoses are in good condition free of leaks.
Spring Safety Tip #3 - Properly use and store gasoline - use gasoline only as fuel and not as a cleaner and gasoline must be stored in a proper container with a tight fitting lid.
Spring Safety Tip# 4 - Keep debris well away from your home - dispose of accumulations of branches, leaves, yard debris and move any storage of combustible materials such as construction materials away from structures.
