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New Firefighter Joins West Chicago Fire Protection District – Nuevo bombero se incorpora al Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de West Chicago

Editor4 months ago03 mins

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…

Fire Department Program Enables First Responders to Immediately Access Senior Residences in Emergency Situations

Editor11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

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…

West Chicago Fire Department Joins Up With Project Fire Buddies

Editor12 months ago02 mins

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…

Breakfast With Santa Hosted By High School National Honor Society

Editor1 year ago011 mins

The National Honor Society invites families to join them for a delightful morning filled with holiday cheer at their highly anticipated Breakfast with Santa event. Taking place on December 9 from 8:30 am to 11 am in the cafeteria of West Chicago Community High School – 326 Joliet Street West Chicago, this festive gathering promises…

This Holiday Season; Deck the Halls with Fire Safety in Mind

Editor1 year ago019 mins

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 : Here’s the latest and How To Help

Editor1 year ago015 mins

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….

WCFPD K9 Thor Helps Find Missing Person

Editor1 year ago01 mins

Another busy day for the K9 and Drone Strike team. In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 16th the team was dispatched by RED Center and requested by the Wheeling Police and Fire Departments to assist in locating a person missing for over 5 hours. After a quick briefing with police our command…

Emergency Training At Airport This Weekend

Editor1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

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…

Emergency Training Exercises Slated For October 7

Editor1 year ago01 mins

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and see many emergency personnel and vehicles at the DuPage County airport on Saturday, October 7. Partnering with West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago Police Department, and Federal Aviation Administration, the Dupage Airport Authority will be conducting a full-scale emergency exercise to test response protocols, mobilization tactics,…

Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires

Editor1 year ago1 year ago014 mins

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…

West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone Team Complete Training Exercises

Editor1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

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 …

West Chicago Fire Department’s K9 Thor Helps To Find Missing Juvenile

Editor1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

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…

1 Dead Following Motorcycle vs Car Hit-And Run in West Chicago

Editor1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

On September 6, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., West Chicago police officers responded to a call of a crash involving a car and motorcycle near N. Neltnor Boulevard and Kings Circle. Upon their arrival, officers found a male victim in the roadway. Witnesses advised the victim was the driver of the motorcycle and reported the…

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City Of West Chicago CERT Training

Editor1 year ago08 mins

Be prepared to help yourself and others in the event of a disaster by participating in this year’s Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course provided by the West Chicago Police Department and the West Chicago Citizen Corps. CERT training courses are designed to provide basic training to citizens in disaster preparedness. This training is intended…