Joliet Fire Department

10/21/2026

The Joliet Police Department Halloween Safety Tips (2 of 3) 🎃

JPD "Tip Tuesday" / Halloween Safety Tips (2 of 3)

The Joliet Police Department would like remind our community of some simple Halloween safety tips that we'll provide each week leading up to Halloween!

Parents Should:
•Know the route their children will be taking.
•Make sure children are accompanied by an adult.
•Set limits on when children should return home.
•Remove lawn decorations/sprinklers, toys/bicycles, or anything that might obstruct your walkway.
•Provide a well-lit outside entrance to your home.
•Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters.
•Explain to children the difference between tricks & vandalism.
•Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats.

City of Joliet, Illinois, Government | Joliet Fire Department |

10/19/2026

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, the Joliet Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 5600 block of Major Drive. Company 9 arrived within three minutes of the call and found heavy fire coming from the second floor of the structure.

Fire crews performed an aggressive interior attack on the fire. They encountered heavy fire on the second floor and worked quickly to contain and extinguish the fire before it spread. Vertical ventilation operations was performed to remove smoke and heat from the structure. Overhaul was conducted to extinguish hot spots in the walls and ceiling of the room. No occupants were home at the time of the incident. A neighbor observed smoke and called 9-1-1.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

10/16/2026

October Fire Prevention Month continues!
The Joliet Fire Department and the Office of Emergency and Disaster Management encourage every family to practice regular home fire exit drills. A few minutes of preparation today can make a life‑saving difference during a real emergency.

10/13/2026

The Joliet Police Department is sharing Halloween Safety Tips! 🎃

JPD "Tip Tuesday" / Halloween Safety Tips (1 of 3)

The Joliet Police Department would like remind our community of some simple Halloween safety tips that we'll provide each week leading up to Halloween!

Children Should:
•Cross streets only at corners.
•Never cross between parked cars.
•Carry a flashlight or glow stick.
•Walk facing oncoming traffic if there is no sidewalk.
•Be aware of motor vehicles that may be turning into or backing out of driveways.
•Never go into a stranger’s house.

City of Joliet, Illinois, Government | Joliet Fire Department |

10/10/2026

It's okay to not be okay.

Today is Mental Health Day, and Connect Will County is here for Will County residents offering support and financial assistance, including individual and family counseling, psychiatric services, early appointments, and telehealth or in‑person options.

A partnership between the Will County Community Mental Health Board and the Joliet Fire Department, Connect Will County supports those facing anxiety, depression, stress, or major life changes.

For details about available services call 815-724-3506

10/09/2026

Con motivo del Día de la Salud Mental que se celebra mañana, compartimos este video para recordarles que siempre hay apoyo al alcance de la mano. Cuidar la mente es tan importante como cuidar el cuerpo.

10/09/2026

In honor of Mental Health Day tomorrow, we’re sharing this video as a reminder that support is always within reach. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

10/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Fire Inspector John Miller on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated service with the Joliet Fire Department.

Thank you, John, for your leadership, commitment, and decades of service. We wish you health, happiness, and success in this next chapter.

Congratulations, and thank you for 30 years of outstanding service!👏

10/07/2026

Hemos unido fuerzas con la NFPA para promover la Semana de Prevención de Incendios™ de este año, que se celebra del 4 al 10 de octubre, bajo el lema “Impulsa la Seguridad contra Incendios™: La Carga Segura es un Superpoder”. Ayúdenos a divulgar el mensaje de que las pequeñas medidas que tomamos cada día pueden ayudar a prevenir los incendios provocados por baterías de iones de litio.

🔋 Use el cable y el cargador que venían con el dispositivo, o bien uno aprobado por el fabricante. Usar un cargador incorrecto puede dañar la batería y aumentar el riesgo de incendio.

🔋 Cargue los dispositivos sobre una superficie dura y plana, como una mesa, un escritorio o el piso. Las camas, los sofás y las almohadas pueden atrapar el calor y bloquear el flujo de aire, lo que puede provocar que una batería se sobrecaliente.

🔋 Deje de usar cualquier dispositivo de inmediato si la batería huele raro, si se siente caliente al tacto, si produce ruidos de chasquidos, si cambia de forma o de color, o si ve humo. Si es seguro, aleje el dispositivo de cualquier objeto que pueda prenderse fuego. Las baterías dañadas pueden sobrecalentarse y provocar un incendio.

🔋 Desenchufe el dispositivo cuando esté completamente cargado. Dejarlo enchufado durante más tiempo del necesario puede aumentar la temperatura y la tensión en la batería.

🔋 Siempre que sea posible, cargue los objetos eléctricos grandes, como bicicletas eléctricas, scooters y herramientas eléctricas, al aire libre. Durante la carga, asegúrese de que las salidas estén despejadas. Las baterías de estos objetos almacenan más energía, y los incendios se pueden propagar más rápido si, por algún motivo, fallan.

🔋 Cuando cargue algún dispositivo en un avión, colóquelo sobre la bandeja. No cargue ningún dispositivo en los compartimentos superiores y nunca cargue ci*******os electrónicos o va*********es en un avión. Si una batería se sobrecalienta o falla, es importante que los tripulantes de cabina puedan responder con rapidez.

Aproveche su superpoder de carga tomando decisiones inteligentescada vez que ponga a cargar cualquier dispositivo. Para obtener más información, visite: nfpa.org/spi.

10/07/2026

We are teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

🔋Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

🔋 Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.

🔋 Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire.

🔋 Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

🔋 Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

🔋 When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.

Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.