Byron Fire Protection District

08/31/2026

This morning members of TRT 18 completed their final practical exam to earn the Confined Space Technician certification. Outstanding job by everyone involved.

08/21/2026

MORE BACK TO SCHOOL: August is just a busy but exciting time of the year. We may be more excited then these two, but FFs Judges and Palmgren loaded up their backpacks yesterday for their first day of Paramedic School!!! This year long program with Mercy Health is going to test them but a year from now they’ll be graduating and ready to challenge the National Registry. If you see them out and about, wish them well on this journey.

08/20/2026

NEW APPARATUS: This morning we completed the final inspection of our new rescue engine at Toyne in Breda, Iowa with Dinges Fire Company. This vehicle will be a dual purpose apparatus having both a rescue and fire suppression role, allowing us to consolidate apparatus. We can’t thank the Byron community and our Board of Trustees enough for always supporting our mission of public safety. Stay tune for more of Engine 401!!!

08/20/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL: We love when the first day of a new school year comes, it brings new faces to the Fire Department. We’d like to welcome our newest cadets to the Department, Aiden and Riley!!! We are excited to have our cadet program thriving and can’t wait to watch these two grow in the fire service. They don’t know it yet but they’re apart of something bigger than themselves and the best job in the world!!!

08/17/2026

Congratulations to FF Kyle Jones, Kyle has earned his Basic Operations Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations and has been certified as an EMT with the Illinois Department of Public Health!!! These are huge accomplishments, congratulations Kyle!!!

08/14/2026

PARAMEDIC GRADUATION: Congratulations to FF/EMT Joey Reece who graduated this evening from Mercy Health System’s Paramedic Program. This year long program consists of classroom, clinical and field time, designed to prepare the student to become a Paramedic. In the coming weeks he will challenge the National Registry Exam to earn his license. Congratulations Joey, we are proud of your achievements!!!

08/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder, National Night Out is tomorrow evening from 5pm - 7pm behind our station. We will have hot dogs, chips, lemonade or water while supplies last.

07/31/2026

We are currently looking for qualified Part Time personnel!

07/27/2026

**New Certifications**

Recently FF Politsch had met the requirements and earned his BOF certification, but that wasn't good enough. He has now earned his Fire Service Vehicle Operator and Advanced Technician Firefighter!!! With recent rule changes in the state, IFSI is teaching Advanced Technician Firefighter in the BOF academy. This allows students the opportunity to further their education earlier in their careers. Way to go Kade!!!

**New Certifications**

Congrats to FF Kade Politsch, as of today he is officially certified by the Illinois OSFM as a Basic Operations Firefighter, along with holding Hazardous Materials Operations. Kade recently graduated from the IFSI Fire Academy held in Cherry Valley. Kade is a recent graduate of Byron High School and a product of our Cadet program. Next stop is Rock Valley College to obtain his EMT and complete his degree in Fire Science.