Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436

05/23/2026

A group of baby ducks stuck in a storm sewer made it back to their mother thanks to Engine 2 today.

05/06/2026

04/13/2026

The brothers and sisters in Schaumburg are mourning the unexpected loss of one of their members. Keep them and his family in your thoughts.

04/08/2026

Please show a little extra love to the brothers and sisters in DeKalb as they navigate through their tragic loss.

The City of DeKalb regrets to inform the community of the tragic passing of one of our firefighter/paramedics on Monday, April 6, 2026. Our focus remains on supporting the firefighter’s family, friends, and our department members during this difficult time.

The DeKalb Fire Department sincerely appreciates the support and understanding of the community. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please respect the privacy of the family as they navigate this difficult time.

04/07/2026

A big congratulations to our very own Lt. Greg Stoffel on his 29 years of service. We all wish you the best in retirement. The firehouse will not be the same without you! Please help us celebrate April 9th 4:30pm at Batavia Fire Station 1 for cake and coffee.

02/08/2026

Congratulations to FF/PM Dan Johnston and FF/PM Jacob Canada on earning the 2025 BC Randy Zies Firefighter of the year award. Nice job gentleman and keep up the good work!

01/21/2026

Congrats goes out to a couple of our members who recently reached a milestone of 20 years of service with the BFD. Deputy Chief John Lucas, Christina Roberts, and Ben Williams.

01/02/2026

The Batavia Fire Department wrapped up 2025 with 5369 calls to service. We're proud to have served Batavia in various capacities throughout this past year! Here's to a happy, healthy, and safe 2026!!

11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who have served or serving to keep this nation safe. We honor our own members who not only served our country but also our community. Thank you for all of your sacrifices.

10/26/2025

We were so happy to present the Peterson family with a check for $6,000 yesterday, all raised from our amazing t-shirt campaign for their son, Ryan!
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who bought a shirt, shared the post, and kept Ryan in your thoughts. Your generosity is making a real difference. We are one amazing community!