Rockdale Fire Protection District

06/06/2026

☀️ Summer means it's water season! Whether you're swimming, splashing, or relaxing by the pool, it's important to put safety first—especially if you have a pool at home.

🏊 Always provide active adult supervision around water.
🚪 Keep pool gates closed and locked when not in use.
🦺 Make sure children and inexperienced swimmers wear properly fitted life jackets when appropriate.
📱 Avoid distractions and keep your attention on swimmers.
🚑 Learn CPR so you're prepared to act in an emergency.

A few simple precautions can help prevent tragedies and ensure everyone enjoys a safe and fun summer around the water.

06/06/2026

Is your address visible from the street?

06/04/2026

Elevated Fire Risk this afternoon and evening for Will and Kendall County because of windy and dry conditions. Use caution if burning or postpone until another time. Fires can easily spread.

06/03/2026

Today is the 4th anniversary of the Polar Service Center fire.
Rockdale Fire Department 3rd Alarm + Interdivisional Request for a heavily involved commercial building on Harris Dr around 4pm on 6/3/22

06/02/2026

The NHTSA reports that a pedestrian is killed every 74 minutes in traffic crashes. Remember, at some point in the day EVERYONE is a pedestrian:

🚶‍➡️ Follow the rules of the road
🚶‍➡️ Use crosswalks when available
🚶‍➡️ Walk on sidewalks when available

🚘 Look out for pedestrians and minimize blind spots
🚘 Be careful in hard-to-see conditions
🚘 Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks

06/02/2026

fewer than 40% of people who have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest get the urgent help they need before professional help arrives? This is CPR and AED Awareness week...learn CPR today! Be Ready! You could save a life of a loved on someday.

05/31/2026

We are still looking for golfers, donations, and sponsors for our annual golf fundraiser.

05/29/2026

🔥 S’mores are a sweet summertime tradition, but safety should always come first.

Burns are one of the most common injuries when making s’mores, especially for little ones. Be extra careful when handling roasting sticks, hot marshmallows, and open flames. Supervise children closely and allow treats to cool before taking a bite.

A few simple precautions can help keep your campfire memories safe and fun all summer long. 🔥🍫🏕️

https://childsafetystore.com/blogs/news/s-mores-safety-for-the-whole-family?fbclid=IwdGRjcASGzZ5jbGNrBIbNf2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs4S-qv1NnNk38VbOfVBof71onox9gfLF61P0qWxg39G3Wkn80J_K6gwQtYG_aem_krWm4vzteGYVf3b8WNhQSQ

05/27/2026