Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District

05/28/2026

🚨 Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives 🚨

Do you know if the smoke alarms in your home are working?

Smoke detectors provide an early warning during a fire, giving you and your family valuable time to escape safely. Take a few minutes today to:

✅ Test all smoke alarms by pressing the test button
✅ Replace batteries if needed (unless equipped with sealed 10-year batteries)
✅ Ensure smoke alarms are installed in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older

A working smoke alarm can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half.

Don't wait until it's too late—test your smoke alarms today and make sure your family has a home fire escape plan.

🔥 Sound the alarm. Save a life. 🔥

05/28/2026

05/10/2026

Come see us at the First Responders Expo Next Saturday from 11-3!

05/06/2026

04/08/2026

ROUND LAKE PARK, IL – The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District (GRLFPD) and Round Lake Park Police Department responded to a structure fire at a mobile home on Bengson Court in Round Lake Park at approximately 10:00 a.m. today, April 7, 2026.

Emergency Response
Crews from Round Lake and neighboring departments responded and found smoke coming from the home’s doorway and from beneath the structure. Firefighters began an aggressive interior attack but encountered unsafe conditions as the fire burned through the floor.

During the operation, crews experienced intermittent water supply issues from the hydrants, which were unable to support the fire attack. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Box Alarm was requested, bringing water tenders to the scene. This provided crews with a secondary water source, enabling them to successfully complete firefighting operations.

Resident Impact and Displacement
All residents were able to evacuate the building safely. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. Due to significant fire and smoke damage, the residents have been displaced. Local authorities and support organizations, including the American Red Cross, are working to support those displaced residents.

Investigation
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by GRLFPD investigators.

The GRLFPD extends its thanks to the numerous fire departments from throughout Lake and McHenry counties that provided mutual aid at the scene and assisted with additional emergency calls.

04/08/2026

HAINESVILLE, IL – The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District (GRLFPD) and Grayslake Police Department responded to a structure fire at a townhome building on Holiday Lane in Hainesville at approximately 7:39 p.m. today, April 7, 2026.

Emergency Response
Crews from Round Lake and neighboring departments responded and found a large volume of fire coming from one of the townhome windows and the roof. Due to the intensity of the fire, a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Box Alarm was requested. This brought resources from numerous fire departments across Lake and McHenry counties to the scene and provided coverage for additional emergency calls within the district during the fire.

Resident Impact and Displacement
All residents were able to evacuate the building safely. No injuries to residents were reported; however, due to significant fire and smoke damage, two families have been displaced. Local authorities and support organizations, including the American Red Cross, are working to support those displaced residents.

Injuries
One firefighter was transported to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital for evaluation and is being treated for a minor injury.

Investigation
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by GRLFPD investigators.

The GRLFPD extends its thanks to the numerous fire departments from throughout Lake and McHenry counties that provided mutual aid at the scene and assisted with additional emergency calls.

04/06/2026

We need YOU! 🙌

Help shape the future of Round Lake by sharing your voice and ideas. The OUR Round Lake Comprehensive Plan is underway, and your input matters now more than ever!

🗓 Visioning Workshop
🕠 Thursday, April 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Round Lake Area Park District Community Center (814 Hart Rd)

Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll collaborate in small groups to map out priorities for our community highlighting future development, improvements, and ideas to make Round Lake even better. A Spanish interpreter will be available.

💬 Can’t make it? You can still participate!
✔️ Take the online survey https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ea9027607d3d41479617fd111fb03b03
✔️ Share your thoughts on Map.Social https://map.social/Community.php?CommunityID=475

We’ve also been connecting with local high school students at Grayslake Central, Round Lake, and Grant Community High Schools, gathering fresh perspectives and inspiring the next generation to stay and grow in our community.

✨ Your voice matters. Your ideas make a difference. Let’s build the future of Round Lake together.

For more information on this project visit https://round-lake-il-comprehensive-plan-hlplanning.hub.arcgis.com/

04/05/2026

🐰🌷 Happy Easter from GRLFPD! 🌷🐰

A quick reminder to keep your holiday safe:

🔥 Stay in the kitchen when cooking🕯️ Keep candles away from decorations and never leave them unattended🚨 Make sure your smoke alarms are working🚗 Drive safe and watch for kids during egg hunts

Have a safe and enjoyable Easter! 🐇🥚🚒

03/31/2026

🚨 Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminder 🚨

As firefighters, we respond to carbon monoxide (CO) calls every year—and many times, families are exposed long before they even realize something is wrong.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can make you sick quickly and without warning.

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⚠️ What You Need to Know:
• CO detectors are designed to alarm at specific levels over time
• Lower levels of CO can still cause symptoms like:
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Children, older adults, and pets may be affected sooner

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✅ Safety Tips:

✔ Install CO detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas
✔ Test your detectors monthly
✔ Replace units every 5–7 years (check manufacturer date)
✔ Never ignore symptoms—even if your alarm hasn’t activated
✔ Have your furnace and fuel-burning appliances inspected annually

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🔍 Consider Upgrading Your Protection:

Some newer CO detectors include digital displays that show real-time CO levels. These can provide earlier awareness of changing conditions in your home.

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🚨 If your CO alarm activates:
• Get everyone outside immediately
• Call 911
• Do NOT re-enter until cleared by the fire department

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A working CO detector can save your life—but awareness is just as important.

Don’t rely on a beep alone. Know the signs. Stay safe.

— Your Fire Prevention Bureau 🚒💛