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Twenty-five years ago, countless lives were forever changed. For many, September 11, 2001, remains a memory deeply etche...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, countless lives were forever changed. For many, September 11, 2001, remains a memory deeply etched in time. For others, it is a moment in history they have only come to know through the stories of those who lived it.

Today, we had the privilege of honoring the lives lost, the families forever impacted, and the brave men and women who answered the call without hesitation.

Twenty-five years later, we remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the unity that followed.

We will never forget.

As you kick off the holiday weekend, here are a few safety reminders from the Lake Forest Fire Department:๐Ÿ” Grilling: Ke...
09/03/2026

As you kick off the holiday weekend, here are a few safety reminders from the Lake Forest Fire Department:

๐Ÿ” Grilling: Keep grills away from railings, overhanging branches, and building sides to prevent structure fires - and never leave a grill unattended while it's in use.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Water Safety: Always provide close adult supervision around water. Pool noodles, floaties, and water wings aren't safe flotation devices - use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for inexperienced or weak swimmers.

โ˜€๏ธ Sun & Heat: Apply SPF regularly, stay hydrated, and take breaks in the shade to beat the summer heat.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and memorable Labor Day weekend!

๐Ÿ‚ Fallโ€ฆ is that you? ๐Ÿ‘€Hello, September! While the calendar may say fall is on its way, the weather clearly hasnโ€™t gotten...
09/01/2026

๐Ÿ‚ Fallโ€ฆ is that you? ๐Ÿ‘€

Hello, September! While the calendar may say fall is on its way, the weather clearly hasnโ€™t gotten the memo yet. โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜…

As we slowly inch our way toward cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and sweater weather, we have a couple of milestones to celebrate!

Happy Anniversary to our September crew:
๐ŸŽ‰ FF/PM Russell Kluchka โ€” September 10 - 9 years!
๐ŸŽ‰ FF/PM Nova Sinskul โ€” September 26 - 2 years!

Thank you both for everything you do and for another year of dedication to our team! Hereโ€™s to another great year โ€” and hopefully some cooler weather soon! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘

We love the opportunity to collaborate with our community partners and share our knowledge with the next generation!A hu...
08/20/2026

We love the opportunity to collaborate with our community partners and share our knowledge with the next generation!

A huge thank you to Gorton Center for inviting us to participate in Safety Town II. FF/PM Nathan Rentas helped give participants a hands-on look at some of the tools and equipment found on our engine.

Weโ€™re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community, promote safety, and help kids learn more about the work we do! ๐Ÿš’

Please join us in congratulating Joe Leafe on earning his Paramedic license! ๐Ÿš‘๐ŸŽ‰Becoming a paramedic takes tremendous ded...
08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Joe Leafe on earning his Paramedic license! ๐Ÿš‘๐ŸŽ‰

Becoming a paramedic takes tremendous dedication, countless hours of training, studying, and hands-on experience. Joeโ€™s commitment to advancing his skills and serving Lake Forest at an even higher level is something to be proud of.

Weโ€™re excited to recognize this achievement and look forward to seeing the difference Joe will continue to make for our community.

Congratulations Joe on this well-deserved accomplishment! ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿš’ Welcome to the team, FF/PM Joseph Burchill! ๐Ÿ‘‹Itโ€™s been a busy summer, and weโ€™re excited to welcome a new member to the...
08/11/2026

๐Ÿš’ Welcome to the team, FF/PM Joseph Burchill! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Itโ€™s been a busy summer, and weโ€™re excited to welcome a new member to the Lake Forest Fire Department!

Please join us in welcoming FF/PM Joseph Burchill to the team. Weโ€™re happy to have you with us, Joseph!

When you see him around town, make sure to say hello! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ”ฅ

Yet another successful Lake Forest Day Parade! We had an incredible time seeing you all out in town yesterday. We love a...
08/06/2026

Yet another successful Lake Forest Day Parade!

We had an incredible time seeing you all out in town yesterday. We love any opportunity to engage with our amazing community and celebrate what makes Lake Forest great. Weโ€™re already counting down the days until next year!

August already?! โ˜€๏ธThe countdown to fall is officially on, but before summer slips away, we're celebrating some incredib...
08/03/2026

August already?! โ˜€๏ธ

The countdown to fall is officially on, but before summer slips away, we're celebrating some incredible members of the Lake Forest Fire Department!

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy Anniversary to our August crew:
๐Ÿ‘ FF/PM Robbie Gleeson โ€“ August 7th - 2 Years
๐Ÿ‘ FF/PM Nick Dovel - August 12th โ€“ 6 Years
๐Ÿ‘ BC Eric Farr โ€“ August 15th - 21 Years

Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and service to our community. Congratulations on another milestone! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘

When emergencies occur in enclosed spaces such as manholes or storage tanks, firefighters face challenges that require s...
07/31/2026

When emergencies occur in enclosed spaces such as manholes or storage tanks, firefighters face challenges that require special equipment and clear communication.

This is why our firefighters recently trained in confined space rescue operations, working through realistic scenarios to perfect their maneuvers, rescue techniques, and teamwork.

Weโ€™re always working to stay prepared for any assistance the Lake Forest community needs.

Now that the storms have passed, hereโ€™s something bright to celebrate! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš’ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Please join us in welcoming our newest hire...
07/30/2026

Now that the storms have passed, hereโ€™s something bright to celebrate! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš’ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Please join us in welcoming our newest hire, FF/PM James Connor, who officially joined the Lake Forest Fire Department on July 8th!

Weโ€™re so excited to have James on the team and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes in this position.

If you see James around town, be sure to welcome him aboard!

Address

255 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18472342601

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