West Chicago Fire Protection District Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Position West Chicago, IL -The West Chicago Fire Protection District is actively seeking candidates to fill an immediate firefighter opening, with applications now being accepted. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $78,465, and interested individuals must submit their applications before the deadline on…
WEST CHICAGO, IL — After a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in fire service, Chief Patrick Tanner of the West Chicago Fire Protection District will officially retire on January 10, 2025. The community is invited to honor his dedication and leadership at a retirement ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. at Fire Station 6, located…
The West Chicago Fire Protection District recently welcomed its newest firefighter, Jeremy Dolder. In a formal ceremony, Fire Protection District Trustee Perry Johnson administered the oath of office to Dolder, marking the beginning of his service with the department. Dolder brings a strong commitment to public safety and a passion for serving the community. His…
GENEVA, IL – A business in Geneva’s downtown district suffered significant damage from a blaze early Sunday morning, city officials reported. The fire occurred around 6:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Hamilton Street. No injuries were reported, but officials have not disclosed which business was affected. According to a Monday news release, the Geneva…
Touch a Truck is coming to Reed Keppler Park. After a short hiatus, this very popular event is back. West Chicago residents are encouraged to bring the family out June 1st at Reed-Keppler Park for a morning of trucks adventures. Kids of all ages can explore, discover and climb on a variety of construction and…
Around noon on Sunday RED Center dispatched The K9 Search and Rescue Strike Team (of which West Chicago k9, Thor and his handler are a part of) . They were dispatched at the request of the Harvard Police Department to aid them in locating a missing child. With almost every resource possible the team headed…
West Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Bulleri will be celebrating his 9th year of service with the West Chicago Fire Protection District this month. His dedication to the people of WeGo has not gone unnoticed. We thank him for his service to our community. El bombero/paramédico de West Chicago, Nick Bulleri, celebrará este mes su noveno año…
Melissa L. Medeiros, age 54, of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 1, 1969, in Springfield, IL. Melissa was united in marriage on June 17, 1989, to Marc Medeiros, whom she loved dearly. Together they built a life full of…
West Chicago Fire Protection District has welcomed two new members to their staff. Firefighters / Paramedics Jacob Rainey and William Watkins both join the department. We all welcome them to WeGo! El Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago ha dado la bienvenida a dos nuevos miembros a su personal. Los bomberos/paramédicos Jacob Rainey…
Fire Department Program Enables First Responders to Immediately Access Senior Residences in Emergency Situations The West Chicago Fire Protection District offers a Key Box Program for seniors using the Knox Box Residential System that allows first responders to immediately access a residence during an emergency situation. The Knox Box Residential System is utilized by fire…
Have you heard of Project Fire Buddies? This organization aims to bring joy to children struggling with critical illnesses. Their chapters brighten the days of our Fire Buddies through occasional visits, gift giving, and providing once in a lifetime experiences. If you know of a child in need, email the Project Fire Buddies’ Executive Board…
In light of the Main Park Apartment Fire in WeGo, The West Chicago Voice wants to share these safety tips for the holidays with the community. Between 2017-2021, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 150 home fires per year that started with Christmas trees. The West Chicago Voice would like to stress the…
Over 100 Displaced in Main Park Apartment Fire The devastating fire at the Main Park apartment complex has left over 100 residents displaced. The West Chicago Fire Protection District (WCFPD) recently concluded their investigation into the incident, stating that while the cause remains undetermined, the fire was deemed “non-suspicious” and originated in a second-story apartment….
The West Chicago Fire Protection District companies were busy yesterday at The Crusher honing their extrication skills. The main focus of the drill was vehicle stabilization and patient removal. The more a skill is practiced, the better one becomes at it Las empresas del Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago estuvieron ocupadas ayer…
Reminder: It’s going to be a busy weekend at the DuPage Airport. There will be a multi-jurisdiction training event to include the West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago Police Department, DuPage Airport Flight Center, and the Federal Aviation Administration. This training event will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 8am to 3pm. At…
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the entire Month of October is Fire Prevention Awareness Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) —has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years. This year’s…
The West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone team joined several other local teams recently to complete training in Oswego. participating Departments were: Village of Romeoville West Chicago Fire Protection District Roselle Fire Department Glenview Fire Department Lockport Township Fire Protection District Hillside Fire Department WeGo’s own K9, Thor and his handler Todd Baseggio …
Early morning of Saturday, September 1, West Chicago’s K9 and Drone Team responded to a team request made by the Glenview Police Department through the RED Center dispatch center to assist in locating a missing juvenile who never came home after school. K9 Thor and his handler, Todd Baseggio from our very own West Chicago…
A man has been apprehended and taken into custody following allegations of his involvement in a hit-and-run incident that tragically resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in West Chicago. Identified as Jose Barrera Munoz, a resident of the 300 block of Church Street in West Chicago, the individual is now facing charges related to…
