Richmond Township Fire Protection District

09/03/2026

Did You Know?

Since the District’s last referendum in November 2002, costs have risen significantly and call volume has nearly doubled.

Here are the facts. ⬇️

09/02/2026

August was a busy month! 🚒 69 calls in August and 549 calls so far in 2026.

Thank you to our members for continuing to serve our community!

09/01/2026

📚 Back-to-School Supply Drive! ✏️

Help us support our local schools as students head back to the classroom! We are collecting much-needed supplies to help teachers and students throughout the school year.

Supplies needed:
• Kleenex
• Baby wipes
• Disinfecting wipes

📅 Donations accepted through September 30th
📍 Drop off at: 5601 Hunter Drive, Richmond, IL 60071

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us support our students and schools! ❤️

Richmond Township Fire Protection District

08/26/2026

How Your Fire District Is Funded

Did you know? The Richmond Township Fire Protection District relies on two major sources of revenue: property taxes and ambulance billings.

Residents who receive ambulance services are not balance billed after insurance. Insurance payments help support the emergency services we provide to our community.

Below is a graphic to learn more about how our Fire District is funded and how ambulance billing works.

Thank you for supporting your local Fire District!

08/21/2026

Congratulations to all of our members who have successfully completed Fire Apparatus Engineering!

Please join us in congratulating FF/EMTs Sydney Rinkenberger, Justin Rzeszutko, and Omar Rodriguez on completing this important training and becoming qualified Fire Apparatus Engineers!

This achievement represents a significant step in advancing your knowledge, skills, and responsibilities within the fire service. Your dedication to training and professional development helps ensure that our department is prepared to safely and effectively serve our community.

A Fire Apparatus Engineer is a highly trained firefighter responsible for operating and positioning fire apparatus, safely driving emergency vehicles, and managing the apparatus’s pumps, water supply, aerial devices, and other critical equipment. Engineers play a vital role in ensuring that crews have the water, equipment, and support they need to safely and effectively operate at emergency incidents.

Congratulations to our newly qualified Fire Apparatus Engineers! Your hard work, commitment, and dedication to the fire service are truly commendable. We are proud of your accomplishment and look forward to seeing you continue to grow as leaders within our department.

Stay safe, train hard, and congratulations on this well-earned achievement!

08/20/2026

First Day of School! 🚒📚

A big week is underway for several of our Richmond Township Fire Protection District members!

We’re proud to see our members continuing their education and working toward new certifications and careers in the fire and EMS service. This week marks the first day of Fire Academy for some of our members and the first day of Paramedic School for others!

The dedication, time, and commitment required to further their training is something we’re proud to support. We know it won’t always be easy, but we’re excited to watch them learn, grow, and take the next step in serving our community.

Good luck to all of our members starting school this week! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish!

From the classroom to the fireground and the ambulance, training never stops. 🚒

08/17/2026

08/10/2026

Did You Know?

Operating with part-time personnel helps the Richmond Township Fire Protection District manage personnel costs responsibly. However, our staffing model also presents unique challenges.

Less than 25% of Fire District members actually live within the District. This means we cannot rely solely on members responding from their homes when a call comes in. To provide dependable and timely emergency response, we need to staff the station with personnel who are already there and ready to respond.

Personnel costs are only one part of providing emergency services. The District must still fund:

• Fire engines and ambulances
• Emergency medical equipment
• Firefighter protective gear
• Training and state-required certifications
• Fuel, utilities, insurance, and building maintenance
• Radios, hoses, tools, and other emergency equipment

While our staffing model helps reduce costs, the expenses of operating a modern fire department continue to rise each year. Our goal is to provide the highest level of Fire and EMS service possible while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about how your Fire District serves the community.

08/04/2026

July by the Numbers

During the month of July, the Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded to 82 emergency calls, bringing our 2026 year-to-date total to 480 incidents.

Every call represents someone in our community who needed assistance. We appreciate the dedication of our firefighters and EMS personnel who continue to answer the call whenever they're needed.

Thank you for your continued support of the Richmond Township Fire Protection District.

08/03/2026

Did You Know?

The Richmond Township Fire Protection District operates with 100% part-time personnel. Unlike many full-time fire departments, the District does not provide:

• Pension benefits
• Health insurance
• Paid employee benefits

Like many fire districts, we work hard to provide reliable emergency services while operating within our available funding. We believe it's important for our community to understand how your fire district operates and the challenges of maintaining emergency services with limited resources.

Even so, our members continue to answer emergency calls, train to state standards, and provide fire and EMS services to our community every day.