Hampshire Fire Protection District

Hampshire Fire Protection District The Hampshire Fire Protection District protects 42 square miles plus 9 miles of Interstate 90.

We respond to over 1,600 calls for service annually out of 2 fire stations.

We are pleased to announce that the Hampshire Fire Protection District has been awarded a $26,000 grant through the Illi...
05/29/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Hampshire Fire Protection District has been awarded a $26,000 grant through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal's FY26 Small Equipment Grant Program.

The grant will fund the purchase of a dedicated decontamination washer designed specifically for firefighter protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), helmets, gloves, facepieces, and other gear used by our firefighters.

This grant-funded purchase marks the beginning of the District's Firefighter PPE Compliance and Contamination Reduction Project. Research has shown that firefighters face increased occupational exposure to carcinogens and other hazardous substances during the course of their work. By improving the cleaning and decontamination of protective equipment, this investment will support our efforts to reduce contamination and better protect our personnel.

We appreciate the Illinois State Fire Marshal for its continued support of the fire service and for investing in programs that enhance firefighter health and safety.

Protecting our community begins with protecting the firefighters who serve it.

The last several days, your Hampshire Firefighters have been out training at a house on State St. Today Gold Shift was ...
05/29/2026

The last several days, your Hampshire Firefighters have been out training at a house on State St. Today Gold Shift was out all morning training on vertical ventilation, by climbing ladders and practicing cutting holes in a roof. Firefighters perform this function over the main body of fire in a structure to help ventilate all the smoke and hot gases to make it more tenable for the fire attack crews inside and any potential victims. After completing the vertical ventilation training, our crew worked with the ladder truck on proper positioning, of the vehicle and aerial ladder as well as using the platform on the ladder for victim rescue.

05/27/2026

We are currently on the scene of a vehicle accident with power lines down at Illinois Route 72 (Oak Knoll Drive) and S State Street. We have the intersection shut down currently. Please avoid the area.

Today at approximately 1145 am, the Hampshire Fire Protection District responded mutual aid to the Huntley Fire Protecti...
05/23/2026

Today at approximately 1145 am, the Hampshire Fire Protection District responded mutual aid to the Huntley Fire Protection District for a reported large barn fire with multiple exposures and several fields on fire in the vicinity. Hampshire responded with a Tender to assist with Water supply due to this fire being in a rural area of the Huntley Fire District. While enroute, Huntley units arrived on scene and upgraded the response for a working fire. Hampshire Tender 1421 provided a total of 7000 gallons of water during the fire to assist with the fire suppression before being released and returning back to Hampshire. Hampshire also responded with Chief 1401 once the alarm was escalated to a MABAS Box Alarm for the fire.

Photos provided from Hampshire members on scene and Huntley Fire Protection District

At 3:17 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, the Hampshire Fire Protection District provided mutual aid to a barn fire in the 41W00...
05/22/2026

At 3:17 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, the Hampshire Fire Protection District provided mutual aid to a barn fire in the 41W000 block of McDonald Road in Pingree Grove Fire Protection District jurisdiction.

Hampshire crews operated at the scene alongside several neighboring fire departments for several hours.

Here are a few photos from the incident.

Last week, Deputy Chief Larson attended the Spring Basic Operations Fire Academy Graduation ceremony at Elgin Community ...
05/18/2026

Last week, Deputy Chief Larson attended the Spring Basic Operations Fire Academy Graduation ceremony at Elgin Community College where we had four students graduating from their academies. Congratulations to Nathan Garza, Matthew Kick, Ryan Froelich, and Elijah Villegas who have been put to the test both mentally and physically over the past few months learning what it takes to become a firefighter.

Double congratulations to Nathan Garza who was awarded class valedictorian of his class, earning the highest academic grade in his recruit class. Congratulations to all four of you!

05/17/2026

PRESS RELEASE - FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On May 17, 2026 at 3:37 am, crews were dispatched to the area of Illinois Route 72 and Romke Road for the vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found a single vehicle in the ditch that had rolled over. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hampshire received assistance from the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District, Kane County Sheriff's Office, Hampshire Police Department , and the Kane County Emergency Management. The Hampshire Police Department is investigating the accident.

05/17/2026

We are currently on the scene of a vehicle accident on Illinois Route 72. Route 72 is closed between Cetennial Drive and Romke Road.

Today your Hampshire Fire Dept. Honor Guard members Lt. John DePauw, Lt. Josh Morgan, and FF Jenny Misner represented t...
05/17/2026

Today your Hampshire Fire Dept. Honor Guard members Lt. John DePauw, Lt. Josh Morgan, and FF Jenny Misner represented the Hampshire Fire District at the 34th annual Elgin Area Firefighter Memorial. Paying respect and Honor to all fire service members active or retired that have passed away in the last year. This year our Department Honored Retired member Lt. Jay Rasmussen. His family was in attendance for this memorial service.

At last night's Board of Trustees meeting, we recognized full-time firefighter Austin Sulser for completing his one year...
05/14/2026

At last night's Board of Trustees meeting, we recognized full-time firefighter Austin Sulser for completing his one year of probation. In fire service tradition, Austin received his firefighter helmet shield in front of his family.

We also swore in two new Fire Commissioners. Retired Fire Chief Pete Wilcox and Retired Lieutenant Erik Carlson took the oath of office for their new positions. Congratulations!

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202 Washington Avenue
Hampshire, IL
60140

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+18476832629

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