Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District

10/06/2026

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. For more info:
www.fpw.org

10/05/2026

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. For more info: www.fpw.org

10/04/2026

Today marks the beginning of Fire Prevention Week for 2026. The theme this year is "Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower", with an emphasis on the safe use and charging of battery-operated devices. Watch for an informational post from us each morning this week. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: www.fpw.org

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

While sorting through parade day photos to be uploaded, this feature came into our newsfeed. Parade photos will be forthcoming yet this evening.

Editor's note: Rather than a 1954 ladder truck, the museum contains a 1927 American-LaFrance engine. The steamer mentioned is an 1868 Amoskeag.

09/24/2026

And in first place this year was the composite team from Tonica, with members from Tonica, Aurora (formerly Morris), Ottawa, and Earlville. Unlike the other top finishers, we could not find photos of them from 2015. At least two of them were not yet in the fire service at that time.

09/24/2026

In second place this year was the Chatsworth team. We found a photo of them from 2015 also.

09/24/2026

Finishing in third place this year (the 75th running of the water fights) was the team from Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department. We're not sure how long they've been participating, but we did find a photo of them from 2015.