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The Oak Park Fire Department provides emergency services including fire suppression, basic and advanced life support, hazardous materials mitigation and special rescues. Non-emergency activities include alarm registration, child auto seats inspections, public education and CPR/AED classes, station tours, pre-fire planning, as well as annual fire inspections of every commercial and public building

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06/17/2026

Narcan, a life-saving medication used to stop an opioid overdose, is available for free in boxes installed at several locations throughout the Village as part of the Oak Park Public Health Department's opioid overdose prevention program. Find more information about opioid overdose prevention in Oak Park, including a map showing where free Narcan is available, at www.oak-park.us/overdoseprevention

06/15/2026

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and even more heat-related illnesses. NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Heat can rise in a car, up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Call 911 if you see a child left alone in a car. More information is available at www.weather.gov/safety/heat

06/12/2026

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. A reminder that unattended food is the leading cause of cooking fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking at high temperatures. If you must leave, turn off the burner. When simmering on the stove or baking in the oven, set a timer if you leave the kitchen to remind you that you are cooking. It is very easy to get distracted by electronics and lose track of time. More cooking safety tips are available on our website at www.oak-park.us/firecookingsafety.

06/10/2026

Monthly Activity Recap: Oak Park firefighter/paramedics responded to 782 calls in May. Emergency medical services calls were the largest category of the month with 68 percent of the calls.

06/08/2026

If you have physical or mental disabilities, build your home fire safety plan around your abilities. Know at least two exits from every room. If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be sure you can get through the doorways. Make any necessary changes, such as installing exit ramps and widening doorways, to make an emergency escape easier. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

06/05/2026

The Fire Department was excited to help es**rt the Fenwick softball team and Oak Park and River Forest High School boys volleyball team as they departed for their respective IHSA state championships. The Fenwick softball team traveled down Madison Street to Harlem Avenue on Thursday on its way to Peoria, where the Friars are scheduled to play Glenwood in a Class 3A state semifinal at 12:15 p.m. today (June 5). The OPRF boys volleyball team proceeded westbound along Lake Street to Harlem Avenue. From there, River Forest Fire Department officials continued to es**rt the team through their community. The Huskies are scheduled to play Lake Park in the state quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. tonight (June 5). Best of luck to all!!!

06/03/2026

Before heading to the fueling station, it’s important to have an approved fuel can for the type of product you are going to purchase. NEVER use any un-approved fuel cans or containers! This is not only a hazard to you, but a hazard to those around you! And in Illinois, approved cans used for gasoline must be RED, while approved cans used for kerosene must be BLUE. Also, never fill an approved fuel container unless it is sitting on the ground. Filling a fuel container in a truck bed or car trunk can lead to static buildup, which can create a spark at the point of filling, leading to ignition of the vapors surrounding the container opening. Be safe, be careful. If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

06/01/2026

This week is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more people know CPR and how to use an AED. The Oak Park Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes including CPR and training in how to use an AED. Classes are held in the Fire Department’s American Heart Association certified community training center in the main station. All courses are taught by an AHA-certified instructor. Find the class schedule and more information on the various types of training at www.oak-park.us/cpr.

05/29/2026

The Village is currently seeking applicants for the position of firefighter/paramedic with the Oak Park Fire Department. Find more information about the position, job requirements and hiring process at www.oak-park.us/firejobs.

05/27/2026

The Fire Department has established a commendation program to recognize actions by members that go above and beyond the call of duty, quick thinking and acting that breaks the chain of failure that can lead to injury or fatalities. Recently, Firefighter/Paramedic Cassandra Shifflet was the first member to receive a commendation for her actions while responding to a fire on the 700 block of Highland earlier this year. While performing exterior ventilation at the scene, Cassandra heard a radio transmission to assist firefighters in exiting the basement of the home. She discovered a door had closed behind the crew, obstructing their egress. She opened the door, utilized her flashlight to provide a visual beacon and provided verbal cues to the crew. Her proactive response and quick intervention allowed the interior team to exit the basement safely.

Address

100 N. Euclid Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60301

Website

http://www.oak-park.us/fire

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