Sycamore Fire Department

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Congratulations to Lieutenant Andy Powers on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycam...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Andy Powers on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycamore!

Congratulations to Lieutenant Dustin Ruby on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycam...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Dustin Ruby on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycamore!

To the ones who taught us to walk with confidence, lead with courage and always gave us someone to look up to, Happy Fat...
06/21/2026

To the ones who taught us to walk with confidence, lead with courage and always gave us someone to look up to, Happy Father’s Day!

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Matt Anderson on recently celebrating 19 years of service to the citizens of ...
06/20/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Matt Anderson on recently celebrating 19 years of service to the citizens of Sycamore!

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Mike Hardesty on recently celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to the ci...
06/19/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Mike Hardesty on recently celebrating 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycamore!

Congratulations to Lieutenant Scott Flatter on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Syc...
06/19/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Scott Flatter on recently celebrating 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycamore!

We’ve been keeping a really close eye on the weather systems for the next 2 days, tomorrow in particular. There is a lot...
06/10/2026

We’ve been keeping a really close eye on the weather systems for the next 2 days, tomorrow in particular. There is a lot of concern by professionals about the setup of conditions that are going to be perfect for severe and dangerous weather.

Be prepared and stay safe!

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Nick Young on celebrating 21 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sy...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter / Paramedic Nick Young on celebrating 21 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Sycamore!

Friday marked a historic milestone for the Sycamore Fire Department and the community we are proud to serve as we offici...
06/08/2026

Friday marked a historic milestone for the Sycamore Fire Department and the community we are proud to serve as we officially dedicated and opened our new Fire Station 1.

This project has been years in the making and represents a tremendous investment in the future of public safety in Sycamore. What began as conversations about the limitations of our former station evolved into careful planning, budgeting, design, and construction to create a facility that will support our firefighters, paramedics, and community for decades to come.

While our previous station served us well for many years, it was no longer designed to meet the needs of a modern fire department. As our community has grown and emergency response demands have evolved, it became increasingly important to provide our personnel with a facility that enhances operational readiness, training opportunities, firefighter wellness, and emergency response capabilities.

Our grand opening would not have been possible without the support and partnership of so many individuals and organizations.

We extend our sincere gratitude to IDEAL Industries for their extraordinary generosity in donating the land that made this project possible. Their commitment to our community will have a lasting impact for generations.

Thank you to FGM Architects for transforming our vision and operational needs into a state-of-the-art facility that is both functional and welcoming. We are also incredibly grateful to Ringland-Johnson Construction for their professionalism, craftsmanship, and dedication throughout the construction process.

We would also like to thank our neighbors and the entire Sycamore community for your patience, encouragement, and support throughout this journey.

A special thank you goes to the students and staff of South Prairie Elementary School for the unforgettable welcome they gave our firefighters on move-in day. Your signs, smiles, and excitement reminded us exactly why we do what we do.

We are also proud to recognize the talented students and instructors from Sycamore High School and Sycamore Middle School who are working on a beautiful memorial display that will have a permanent home inside our station. Your craftsmanship and dedication will be appreciated by everyone who walks through our doors.

One of the most meaningful moments of Friday’s ceremony came when our Project Fire Buddies children officially cut the ribbon. Project Fire Buddies creates lasting relationships between firefighters and children battling critical illnesses, bringing encouragement, support, and hope to families facing difficult challenges. These incredible children embody courage, resilience, and strength, and we could think of no better group to officially open our new home. These kids stood alongside Chamber members, the City of Sycamore Mayor, Steve Braser and City Manager, Michael Hall.

Most importantly, thank you to the residents of Sycamore. Your trust and support make everything we do possible. This station belongs to all of us. It stands as a symbol of our community’s commitment to public safety and our shared dedication to serving others.

We are honored to begin this next chapter from Fire Station 1 and look forward to continuing our mission of protecting and serving the Sycamore community for many years to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday to celebrate this historic occasion.

Project Fire Buddies
Sycamore Firefighters Local 3046
Sycamore Community School District 427
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
Ringland-Johnson Construction
Fgm Architects
IDEAL Electrical
City of Sycamore, Illinois

Here is a Press Release from a late morning structure fire today in Sycamore:
06/03/2026

Here is a Press Release from a late morning structure fire today in Sycamore:

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1351 S. Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL
60178

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