Woodstock Fire/Rescue District

05/30/2026

Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District crews responded to the 2300 block of Linden Drive after a vehicle crashed into the first floor of an end-unit townhome.

Crews arrived to find heavy damage to the residence, including intrusion into the living space. The adult male driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Two adults and two children who were asleep inside the home at the time of the crash were not injured.

Due to the extent of the damage, the affected residential unit was deemed uninhabitable pending repairs. The City of Woodstock Building Department responded to evaluate the structural damage, while the American Red Cross assisted the displaced family with temporary lodging and other immediate needs.

The crash remains under investigation by the Woodstock Police Department. We are grateful that no residents were injured as a result of the incident.

05/29/2026

Our members participated in the annual SOAR at Dorr BBQ, cooking and serving lunch while connecting with many of the older adults in our community.

The event provided a great opportunity to have conversations about fall prevention, home safety, emergency preparedness, and the services available through our district. Thank you to the staff at SOAR@Dorr for inviting us to be part of another great event!

05/29/2026

Family, friends, coworkers, and district leadership gathered this evening as the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District held a badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony for Career Firefighter/Paramedic Allison Oine (Badge #59) and Firefighter/EMT Adam Konopka.

These milestones reflect the dedication, hard work, and commitment required to serve the Woodstock community. We are grateful to have Allison and Adam as members of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and look forward to their continued service to our residents and visitors!

05/26/2026

⚠️ COMMUNITY ALERT ⚠️

Crews are currently operating in the area of Washington Street and Mary Ann Street following a crash that resulted in a damaged utility pole.

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash. However, due to the extent of the damage to the utility pole, Washington Street is currently closed in both directions while emergency crews and utility personnel work on scene.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

05/26/2026

After years of dedicated service to the Woodstock community, members of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District would like to congratulate Board of Trustees President Fred Spitzer on his retirement from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office following nine years as a Court Security Officer.

His decades of dedication to public service have made a lasting impact on the community and the many people he has served throughout his career. We are grateful for Fred’s continued leadership and support of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District as President of the Board of Trustees and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

05/25/2026

As Memorial Day is observed across the country, we remember the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Their sacrifice and dedication to protecting others will never be forgotten. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

As EMS Week comes to a close, we would like to thank the incredible Emergency Department staff at Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital for providing lunch to our crews throughout the week in recognition of EMS Week.

We are grateful for the continued partnership, teamwork, and support they provide to our firefighters and paramedics each and every day.

05/22/2026

Woodstock firefighters responded Friday morning to the 400 block of W. Judd Street for a reported vehicle fire.

Crews arrived to find a delivery-style step van with heavy fire showing from the front of the vehicle. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to the nearby garage and home. No injuries were reported.

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

We had a great time today at the McHenry County Division of Transportation Touch A Truck event at Blain's Farm & Fleet in Woodstock!

It was a great afternoon meeting families, showing off emergency vehicles, and joining many other agencies and organizations from across McHenry County for a fun community event.

Thank you to the McHenry County Division of Transportation for hosting this annual event!