Troy Fire Protection District

08/24/2026

⚾ Join us for a night at the ballpark! 🚒

Come out on Wednesday, September 2 and watch the Joliet Slammers take on the Mississippi Mud Monsters in their final homestand of 2026 … all while supporting Project Fire Buddies!

🎟️ Tickets: $20
🎉 50/50 raffles through the 7th inning

Grab your tickets and help us raise some money for an incredible organization while enjoying some Slammers baseball!

📧 [email protected] to purchase tickets.

08/12/2026

Did your home or business receive damage from the August 11 storm?
Please complete the Will County Storm Damage Survey at:

www.willcountyema.org/storm

Even if you have already reported damage to your insurance company, completing the survey helps local officials document the extent of storm damage across Will County and identify community needs.

Please note: This survey is not an application for financial assistance and does not replace contacting your insurance company.

08/10/2026

For several days in July, the Troy Fire Protection District was proud to host a portion of the Firemanship 5-Day Conference, which brought firefighters from across the region together for a combination of lecture series and hands-on training (“HOT”) classes.

As part of the conference, Station 3 hosted “Developing Tactical Resilience,” an intensive 24-hour class presented by the Tactical Resiliency Training Cadre. Firefighters had the opportunity to train alongside one another, sharpen their skills, share knowledge, and work through challenging scenarios designed to build both tactical capability and resilience on the fireground.

Opportunities like these allow firefighters to learn from experienced instructors and from one another while continuing to improve the skills necessary to provide the highest level of service to our communities.

A sincere thank you to the Tactical Resiliency Training Cadre, the Firemanship organizers, participating departments, and everyone who helped make the training at Troy a success.

08/03/2026

📚🚌 August is Back-to-School Safety Month!

As students head back to the classroom, we'll be seeing more children walking, biking, crossing streets, and boarding school buses throughout our community. We all play a role in getting them to and from school safely.

Please slow down in school zones, watch for children at crosswalks, and never pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended.

A little extra patience can save a life.

Let's work together to make this a safe and successful school year for every student. 💛🚒

07/31/2026

CROSSROADS FEST FIREWORKS SHOW POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 19

The Crossroads Fest Fireworks Show scheduled for Saturday, August 1, at 9:15 PM, has been postponed to Shorewood’s Oktobrewfest on Saturday, September 19.

We are making this difficult decision in advance due to the forecasted rain and to ensure the safety of all attendees, volunteers, and our fireworks vendor.

We understand the annual fireworks show is a cherished Crossroads Fest tradition, and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to enjoying the Fireworks Show at Oktobrewfest.

PLEASE NOTE: Crossroads Fest will continue as scheduled; only the fireworks show has been postponed.

07/20/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Troy Fire Protection District shares the passing of Joseph D. Baltz, a longtime member of the Troy family and a dedicated public servant whose impact on our community spans nearly five decades.

Joe’s connection to the Troy Fire Protection District began through his service as a volunteer firefighter, a role he proudly held for 33 years. During that time, he answered the call alongside generations of Troy firefighters, serving his neighbors during emergencies and helping build the foundation of the fire district we know today.

Following his years as a firefighter, Joe continued serving the District as a Trustee, bringing with him decades of experience, institutional knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to the residents of Troy Township. His leadership and support helped guide the District through periods of growth and change while ensuring that Troy firefighters and paramedics had the resources necessary to protect the community.

Joe’s dedication to public service extended far beyond the firehouse. He served Troy Township in several elected roles beginning in 1977 and became Township Supervisor in 1984, a position he held for more than four decades. Throughout his tenure, he helped establish programs, facilities, and services that continue to benefit residents throughout the community.

Although Joe enjoyed a distinguished career in banking, service to others remained at the center of his life. Whether responding to calls as a volunteer firefighter, supporting the District as a Trustee, or leading Troy Township, Joe approached every role with integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to leave the community better than he found it.

His legacy within the Troy Fire Protection District will not be measured solely by the years he served, but by the people he mentored, the firefighters he supported, and the countless residents whose lives were made safer through his dedication.

The members of the Troy Fire Protection District extend our deepest condolences to Joe’s family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Thank you for your lifetime of service, Joe. Your commitment to Troy Township and the Troy Fire Protection District will never be forgotten.

07/17/2026

Overnight closures are coming to I-55 at I-80 early next week.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over...

07/10/2026

Some people spend a lifetime in one career. Others spend a lifetime serving their community.

For more than 50 years, George Muentnich has done exactly that.

A lifelong Shorewood resident, George has worn many hats over the years—educator, firefighter, township official, trustee, mentor, and community leader. From serving with the Troy Volunteer Fire Department and rising to the rank of Assistant Chief, to helping shape the growth of Shorewood through decades of public service, his impact can be seen throughout the community.

His leadership has helped guide countless projects and initiatives that have benefited generations of residents, and he continues to serve as a Trustee for the Troy Fire Protection District and a member of the Will County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

While his list of accomplishments is impressive, those who know George best know that his proudest titles are simply Dad and Papa.

Please join us in congratulating George Muentnich for being named Grand Marshall of the 2026 Crossroads Festival Parade, and thanking him for his decades of unwavering service to Shorewood, Troy Township, and the surrounding community!

07/10/2026

We had a great time seeing everyone tonight at Party in the Park! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello.

We even let our friends from the Shorewood Police Department live out a few childhood dreams of becoming firefighters! 🚒👨‍🚒👮

If you missed us, don’t worry—we’ll be back next week at the Project Fire Buddies tent! Stop by to pick up some Project Fire Buddies swag, learn more about the mission, and say hello. We can’t wait to see you there!
Troy Professional Firefighters L4909
Village of Shorewood
Village Of Shorewood Parks And Recreation
Project Fire Buddies

07/08/2026

Today, on International Paramedics Day, we recognize the dedicated paramedics who answer the call when every second matters.

Since the first field ambulances were introduced more than 230 years ago, the mission has remained the same: bring skilled medical care directly to those who need it most.

Every day, Troy Fire Protection District paramedics respond to emergencies throughout our community, providing compassionate, lifesaving care in homes, on roadways, at workplaces, and everywhere in between. They are often there on someone’s worst day, delivering not only advanced medical treatment, but reassurance, professionalism, and hope.

Today, we thank the men and women of the Troy Fire Protection District, along with paramedics everywhere, for their commitment to serving others. Your knowledge, dedication, and compassion make a difference with every call you answer.

Please join us in recognizing our paramedics and thanking them for the incredible work they do every day.

Happy International Paramedics Day! 🚑💙