Oswego Fire Protection District

06/01/2026

🚒 Today marks the end of an era for our department.

After years of dedicated service, our very own Jimmy Pechinski has officially hung up his gear for the last time. Today was his last shift, and what a run it has been!

Jimmy, you’ve shown up, not just for alarms and calls, but for your fellow firefighters, your community, and everyone who needed you most.

As you close this chapter and step into a well earned retirement, know that your legacy will live on in the halls of this station.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your heart. Now go enjoy every single second of it, you’ve more than earned it! 🎉👏

05/29/2026

🚒 Touch a Truck 🚒

We had a great time this morning at the Starbucks at 3443 Orchard!

It was a blast hanging out with the community, the Village of Oswego Police, IL and the Oswego Public Library District

05/29/2026

The Oswego Fire Protection District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office to assist with the replacement of fire gear extractors at three district fire stations.
One of the most important pieces of equipment inside a fire station is the gear extractor, commonly referred to as a gear washer. These specialized machines allow firefighters to thoroughly clean carcinogens and other hazardous contaminants from their protective gear following fire incidents.
Modern firefighting research has shown that repeated exposure to smoke, soot, and toxic chemicals significantly increases the risk of occupational cancer among firefighters. Proper cleaning and decontamination of turnout gear is a critical component in protecting firefighters from long-term health risks.
The grant funding will allow the district to replace aging extractors at three stations, including one machine that has been in service for more than twenty years.
“This grant directly supports the health and safety of our firefighters,” said Chief Joshua Flanders. “Ensuring our personnel have reliable equipment to properly clean their protective gear after incidents is essential in reducing exposure to carcinogens and maintaining firefighter wellness.”
The Oswego Fire Protection District appreciates the continued support of the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office and its commitment to improving firefighter safety throughout the state.

05/29/2026

This is a great event, for a great cause.

We’re baacckkk and we brought friends! The Oswego Police Department is partnering up with the Oswego Fire Protection District to create Smoke & Sirens Racing for the Five-O Racing at Grundy County Speedway on August 1, 2026.

Five-O Racing is a community-driven race that brings together first responder crews from across the state to compete in modified police cars while raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois. The starting position of the race is based off how much money the team has raised.

Grant Towing and Collision Connection Auto Body donated a car for us to transform into a race car. Members of both departments will be working on the car to make sure it meets the racing requirements. Lieutenant Chet Hartley of OFPD will be our driver with Officer Cherese Spears as the team manager. We are looking for business sponsors. If you are a business that is interested in sponsoring us, please contact Officer Spears at [email protected] for more information.

We also are accepting donations to support the team, visit https://support.soill.org/team/829766 to make a straight donation and to learn more about the Five-O Racing.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🚒

It was an honor for us to be part of the annual Oswego American Legion Post 675 , Memorial Day, Parade & Ceremony.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor those who gave everything.

Your sacrifice to this great country will never be forgot!

05/22/2026

🚒🚒 End of Orientation 🚒🚒

 Today the four new hires have finished their three weeks of orientation.

They now will go out and meet their new shift and start their one year probation.

Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce Village of Oswego, Illinois

05/10/2026

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

We would like to wish all the amazing moms out there a very happy Mother’s Day.

Thank you for the love, strength, patience, and support you give each and every day.

A shout out to our members of Oswego Fire Bianca, Wendy, and Adriana thank you for everything you do.

05/08/2026

👩‍⚕️National Nurses Week👩‍⚕️

We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible nurses in our community who dedicate their lives to caring for others with compassion, strength, and heart. ❤️

We also want to give a special shoutout to the spouses and children of our fire department members who serve as nurses.

Your commitment to helping others does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to have such caring and selfless people as part of our fire family. 🚒
Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 Village of Oswego Police, IL Village of Montgomery, IL Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Oswegoland Park District Oswego Senior Center

05/06/2026

Red Shift was out today putting in some truck work time at the fire department training center.

Focusing on forcible entry, ground ladders, and sharpening the skills that matter when seconds count. 🚒🪓🪜

The training center gives crews the opportunity to safely practice real-world scenarios, work through challenges, and build confidence in the tools and techniques used on emergency scenes every day.

From forcing doors to throwing ladders quickly and safely, this type of hands-on training keeps firefighters ready for the real thing while strengthening teamwork along the way.
Because when the call comes in, there’s no time to “figure it out.” That’s why we train. 💪🔥