Big Rock Fire Department

07/22/2026

🚨 Upcoming Event: Grant Writing Skills Workshop! 🚨

The Big Rock Fire Protection District is hosting a Grant Writing Skills Workshop featuring guest speaker Chief Jeff Bryant (Amboy, IL FPD). Whether you’re brand new to grant writing or looking to fine-tune your process, this newly updated session is packed with practical strategies you can use immediately.

🗓 Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM for networking & vendor displays)
📍 Location: Big Rock Fire Protection District
🥪 Bonus: A meal will be provided!

​📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit https://rb.gy/dg8qa1 to register

Bring a colleague and come ready to learn!

07/22/2026

Call volumes are rising, and the need for dedicated first responders in our area is greater than ever. 🚒🚑

As highlighted in this Shaw Local article, fire departments throughout Northern Illinois are feeling the pressure of staffing shortages. If you’ve ever considered serving your community as a volunteer firefighter, EMT or Paramedic, now is the time!

https://www.bigrockfire.com/join-our-team

Volunteer and career departments say recruiting enough firefighters and paramedics has become one of their biggest challenges

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Big Rock Fire Protection District!

Today, we celebrate our nation’s freedom, history, and the community we are so proud to protect. Whether you are firing up the grill, heading to a parade, or gathering with family, we hope you have a spectacular and safe Independence Day!

To keep the fireworks limited to the sky, please keep these quick safety tips in mind:

• Leave it to the pros: The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display handled by professionals.

• Keep your distance: If legal consumer fireworks are part of your celebration, always clear a wide, flat area away from houses, dry grass (thankfully this shouldn't be a problem 😅), and brush.

• Douse them completely: Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby. Submerge all used fireworks in water before tossing them in the trash.

• Watch the little ones: Even sparklers burn hot enough to melt copper!

Our crews are on duty 24/7 today, just like any other day, to ensure our community stays safe. If you need us, we’ll be there.

Have a happy, healthy, and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING: EMTs & Paramedics 🚨

Big Rock Fire Protection District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you are an EMT or Paramedic looking for a rewarding opportunity with a flexible schedule and competitive pay, we want to hear from you!

Ready to make a difference? Apply online today!

📲 Apply Here: https://www.bigrockfire.com/join-our-team
📧 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

06/10/2026

⚠️Road Closure⚠️

Please be aware Jericho Rd is closed in both directions between Clark and Raymond due to power lines on a tree. ComEd is currently on scene.

Please find an alternate route while crews work on reopening the road.

05/25/2026

Today and every day, we remember. 🇺🇸

We pause to honor the service, valor, and ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/21/2026

Join us for our next CPR & First Aid Class!

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕡 6:30 PM
Cost: $30 per person

Learn lifesaving skills including:
✔️ Adult, child, and infant CPR
✔️ AED use
✔️ Basic first aid
✔️ What to do in an emergency before help arrives

This class is a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, babysitters, coaches, and anyone who wants to be prepared to help in an emergency.

Register today at bigrockfire.com/cprclasses
Questions? Email [email protected]

05/17/2026

It’s National EMS Week! 🚑

May 17–23 is National EMS Week, and this year’s theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together." This week, we recognize the incredible dedication of the EMTs and Paramedics who serve the Big Rock Fire Protection District. From training to seamless teamwork on the scene, every effort is focused on one goal: delivering the best possible care to our neighbors when it matters most.

To our EMS crews: thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and the compassion you show to our neighbors during their toughest moments.

👉 How you can celebrate with us this week:
1. Drop a comment below thanking an EMT or Paramedic!
2. Slow down and move to the right when you see emergency lights on the road.
3. Learn bystander life-saving skills like CPR and Stop the Bleed. (Our next community CPR class is 7/28!)

05/14/2026

🧠 May is National Stroke Awareness Month 🧠
Every second counts when it comes to a stroke. Would you know what to do if a loved one, colleague, or stranger started showing symptoms?

The best thing you can do is BE FAST to spot a stroke:
B - BALANCE: Did they suddenly lose balance or coordination?
E - EYES: Do they have changes in vision? Blurred or double?
F - FACE: Does one side of the face droop? Ask them to smile.
A - ARM: Does one arm drift downward? Ask them to raise both arms.
S - SPEECH: Is their speech slurred or strange? Ask them to repeat a simple phrase.
T - TIME: If you see any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Don’t wait!

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05/11/2026

Be the difference in Big Rock. 🚒

Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of rural communities like ours, but we can't do it alone. From community support that helps maintaining life-saving equipment to volunteers providing essential emergency services, we rely on neighbors helping neighbors.

Are you ready to step up when your community needs you most? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join the team.

📍 How to apply? Stop by the station or visit out website for an application.
📞 Have questions? Call us at 630-556-3214 and ask for Lieutenant Mathewson or Assistant Chief Kuhn.