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Ever wonder what it takes to become a Lake Forest firefighter? LFFD Firefighter Paramedic Jason Rush recently completed ...
06/08/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to become a Lake Forest firefighter?

LFFD Firefighter Paramedic Jason Rush recently completed an intensive week of onboarding training, building essential skills needed for responding to a wide range of emergencies.

Throughout the week, Jason trained in rescue operations, vehicle extrication, fire suppression techniques, search and victim removal, and other critical firefighter safety procedures. This training helps ensure that our firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively when called upon by the Lake Forest community.

Congratulations to Jason Rush for his hard work!

🎓🔥 Congratulations to FF/PM John Budz on graduating from the Fire Academy! 🔥🎓After 9 weeks of intensive training, long d...
06/05/2026

🎓🔥 Congratulations to FF/PM John Budz on graduating from the Fire Academy! 🔥🎓

After 9 weeks of intensive training, long days, and plenty of hard work, John has officially completed the academy and is ready for the next chapter of his career with the Lake Forest Fire Department.

To make the accomplishment even more impressive, John's cadre earned the highest GPA in the class—a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and commitment they brought to the academy every day.

We're proud of the effort John put into reaching this milestone and excited to have him back serving alongside our crews.

Help us congratulate John on this outstanding achievement! 👏🚒

The Lake Forest Fire Department is mourning last week's loss of former Chief Michael J. Beatty. Chief Beatty dedicated 2...
06/03/2026

The Lake Forest Fire Department is mourning last week's loss of former Chief Michael J. Beatty. Chief Beatty dedicated 29 years of service to the LFFD, serving from 1975 to 2004, including as Fire Chief from 1996 to 2004. Prior to his career with the fire service, Beatty proudly served in the U.S. Navy with deployments to Vietnam and the Middle East.

Our thoughts are with Chief Beatty’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. His legacy of service will not be forgotten.

The Lake Forest Fire Department is proud to recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Robbie Gleeson for receiving the North Regio...
06/02/2026

The Lake Forest Fire Department is proud to recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Robbie Gleeson for receiving the North Region EMS System Better Together Award 2026.

Robbie was honored for his role in a collaborative response involving Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Fire Departments, where crews identified a life-threatening stroke despite an incident that initially appeared trauma-related. His critical thinking, patient advocacy, and commitment to delivering exceptional prehospital care contributed to a positive outcome for the patient.

This recognition reflects Robbie's dedication to excellence and the high standard of service he provides to our community every day.

Congratulations, Robbie, on this outstanding accomplishment and thank you for representing the Lake Forest Fire Department with professionalism and pride. 🚒🚑🏅

Future firefighters incoming! 👨‍🚒 🚒 We were so happy to welcome two special visitors to the station for a tour of our ve...
06/01/2026

Future firefighters incoming! 👨‍🚒 🚒

We were so happy to welcome two special visitors to the station for a tour of our vehicles and equipment. They had the chance to explore some of our fleet, learn about the tools we use, and meet some of the firefighters!

Thanks so much for stopping by! We love sharing what we do with members of our community and inspiring the next generation.

EMS Week is here, and this year’s theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” highlights what emergency response is all about: ...
05/18/2026

EMS Week is here, and this year’s theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” highlights what emergency response is all about: teamwork. 🚑💙

Every call for help brings together paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, dispatchers, police officers, hospital staff, and so many others working to provide the best possible care for our community. From the moment a 911 call is answered to the continued care at the hospital, it takes collaboration, communication, and trust every step of the way.

This week, we proudly recognize the dedicated EMS professionals of the Lake Forest Fire Department and thank our public safety and healthcare partners who stand beside us every day. Your compassion, professionalism, and commitment make a lasting impact on the people we serve.

Please join us in celebrating EMS Week and thanking the incredible teams who work together to keep our communities safe and cared for. 🚒🚓☎️🏥🚑

Starting the week off right by welcoming our newest hire, Daniel McGlone, to the Lake Forest Fire Department! 🚒🔥If you s...
05/18/2026

Starting the week off right by welcoming our newest hire, Daniel McGlone, to the Lake Forest Fire Department! 🚒🔥

If you see Daniel around town or at the station, make sure to say hi and give him a warm Lake Forest welcome! 👋👏

Thank you Sheridan Elementary School for the thoughtful care packages! ❤️📦Our crews will stay hydrated and motivated wit...
05/16/2026

Thank you Sheridan Elementary School for the thoughtful care packages! ❤️📦

Our crews will stay hydrated and motivated with the sweet notes and electrolytes! 🔋

Our crew is stashing away Girl Scout Cookies for post call snacks! 🍪Thank you to Girls Scouts of America-Oswego for the ...
05/14/2026

Our crew is stashing away Girl Scout Cookies for post call snacks! 🍪

Thank you to Girls Scouts of America-Oswego for the generous treats! We can't make any promises that these won't be gone by tomorrow...😁

Help us give a warm welcome to Firefighter Paramedic Jason Rush, our newest member of the City of Lake Forest! 🚒🔥 Glad t...
05/11/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Firefighter Paramedic Jason Rush, our newest member of the City of Lake Forest! 🚒🔥 Glad to have you with us!

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Lake Forest, IL
60045

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