Rock Falls Fire Department

09/30/2026

Crews took advantage of some rainy weather today and conducted forcible entry training utilizing the forcible entry door prop.

09/25/2026

UPDATE❗This intersection will be reopened Friday, October 9th at 7:00 AM.

Due to weather conditions this project is being postponed until the week of October 5th.

ROAD ALERT: Rock Falls Water Department will be partially closing down the intersection of 8th Ave and W 2nd St: to replace an existing leaking watermain valve starting on the date of September 29th thru October 2, 2026, starting at 7:00 a.m. until completed. "ROAD CLOSED" and DETOUR SIGNS" will be placed at surrounding intersection for traffic flow information. Local Residents will be able to make access in and out of the work area as needed. if you have any questions, please contact the Rock Falls Utility Office at 815-622-1115. we apologize for any inconvenience.

09/23/2026

City of Rock Falls
Hydrant Flow Testing
Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday until completed and weather permitting, the Rock Falls Fire Dept. in conjunction with the City of Rock Falls Water Dept. will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests as per NFPA 291 Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing.
Fire flow tests are conducted on the water distribution systems to determine the rate of flow available in various locations for firefighting purposes. Tests should be made during a period of ordinary demand. Additional benefit is derived from fire flow tests by the indication of possible deficiencies, closed valves, lack of flow which could be corrected to ensure adequate fire flows as needed.
The area scheduled to be tested is identified as all hydrants from 1st Ave East to the Canal and East US Route 30 north to the Rock River.
Discoloration of water may affect different areas of the system that may cause staining of clothing. It is recommended that laundry be completed after 6:00 p.m. or when the water is clear. Please check before using.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service @ 815 622-1115.
Red area indicates the flow testing area
Orange area indicates possible discoloration from flow testing area.
Green area may see some discolored water during the time of flow testing

09/13/2026

Thank you!!!

09/12/2026

Huge Thank You to Redline Gear Cleaning - MEU8!!! They’re very professional, friendly, and provide an amazing service. 32 sets of firefighting gear cleaned to NFPA standards in one day!

09/11/2026

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

This morning, crews from Sterling and Rock Falls Fire Departments trained on 1st in company assignments which also included Mayday’s.

06/29/2026

Cooling centers in the area can be located using the following website.

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06/15/2026

On Friday June 12th, Probationary Firefighters Spencer Hull and Larson Barnett graduated from the Rockford Fire Academy. Larson started his shift today and Spencer starts his shift on Thursday. Congratulations gentleman!!