Lockport Township Fire Protection District

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockport Township Fire Protection District supports mental wellness by providing various resources to the residents through our Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Office. For more information, contact the CRR Officer at 815-834-8811.

05/19/2026

If you or someone you know is looking to become a telecommunicator with one of the best dispatch centers around, now’s your chance. WESCOM 911 is hiring!

Join a team of dedicated professionals who play a critical role in helping first responders and the communities they serve every single day.

Visit the link below and get your application in today!!

https://www.wescom-9-1-1.org/career

05/17/2026

***Spotlight Sunday***

Meet the K9s behind the Lockport Township Fire Protection District’s Search & Rescue Team.....Waffles and Shadow!

Waffles, a Belgian Malinois, and Shadow, a German Shepherd, play a crucial role in helping our Search & Rescue Team locate lost or missing victims quickly and efficiently. Both handlers are certified in US&R Type 1 Canine Live Find, as well as NAPWDA Tracking, Area Search, and Building Search.

Their training, dedication, and teamwork help bring an extra level of capability to our operations when every second counts. We’re proud to have these incredible K9 teams serving our community alongside our firefighters and drone operators

05/16/2026

Don’t forget….Applications are due May 22nd.

🚒🚨🔧EVT Job Opportunity 🚒🚨🔧

Applications will be accepted no later than end of business May 22, 2026, and can be dropped off or mailed to Lockport Fire Administration (19623 Renwick Rd., Lockport, IL 60441).
All questions can be directed to Fire Chief John O’Connor: [email protected]

Visit www.lockportfire.org for job description and application.

05/10/2026

***House Fire Press Release***
On Sunday, May 10th, 2026, at approximately 0100 hrs. the Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 Blk of Mountain Laurel Ct. in the Village of Romeoville. Initial fire companies arrived on scene and found smoke coming from the second floor of a single family home. Upon further investigation, a small fire was located in a bedroom on the second floor.
The occupants were not home at the time of the incident. Crews made a quick attack and were able to extinguish the fire. The damage from the fire was primarily contained to the room of origin. No injuries were reported during this incident.
The incident was elevated to the general alarm level, which brought in assistance from Plainfield, Homer, and East Joliet Fire Departments to help cover the district.
The fire is being investigated by the Lockport Fire Investigators in conjunction with the Romeoville Police Department with no cause listed at the time of this press release.

05/10/2026

***Spotlight Sunday***

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District Drone Team utilizes advanced DJI drone technology to assist during emergencies, search and rescue operations, and special incidents throughout the community.

Our team operates multiple drone platforms, each designed for a specific mission. From interior searches and flying beneath heavy tree canopies, to rapid deployment thermal searches and advanced aerial operations, our Drone Team is equipped to respond in a variety of environments and weather conditions.

With capabilities including thermal imaging, optical zoom, near night vision, laser range finding, spotlight operations, and the ability to deliver emergency supplies or PFDs, these tools provide firefighters and rescuers with critical information while helping improve safety and response effectiveness.

Technology continues to evolve in the fire service, and our Drone Team remains committed to using these resources to better serve and protect our community.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Lockport Township Fire Protection District!

Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms who keep our families strong, our hearts full, and our firefighters going every single day. Thank you for the love, support, sacrifices, and endless care you give both at home and in our community.

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and time with the people who matter most. Happy Mother’s Day!