WELCOME TO NORTH PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
The North Park Fire Department is a member of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 8 along with 23 other area fire departments, providing apparatus and personnel during large-scale emergencies.
The North Park Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue, hazard, and emergency medical services to portions of Machesney Park and unincorporated Winnebago County, Illinois. The District serves approximately 18,000 residents covering 15 square miles of suburban residential, commercial, and light industrial occupancies. The district encompasses approximately two miles of the Rock River along with major thoroughfares such as Interstate 39/90 (the Jane Adams Memorial Tollway) and Illinois Route 251. The District includes 6,500 households, 200 commercial structures and six public schools.
The department responds to an average of 1,500 calls for service each year.
The North Park Fire Department is comprised of approximately 50 personnel including one full-time fire chief, a part-time administrative assistant, and a combination of part-time and volunteer firefighters. The district is served by three fire stations housing a total of four front-line engines, including one capable of providing urban-wildland interface, one aerial truck, three squads, three command vehicles, one utility vehicle and one boat. The department responds to an average of 1,500 calls for service each year.
Huge thanks to our neighbors at Northwest Fire Protection District for staffing our station Saturday evening so our personnel could attend our annual awards dinner. We appreciate your willingness to help!
SPRING FLUSHING – North Park Public Water District will be flushing water mains and flow testing fire hydrants in Machesney Park starting on Monday, April 8, 2024, and will continue for approximately one week. The flushing and testing process will take place every day between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 💧
Affected areas include:
1. West of Hwy 251 – Bordered on the north by Brentwood Road and on the south by Windsor Road
2. East of Hwy 251 – Bordered on the north by Swanson Road and on the south by Windsor Road
During flushing hours, the water may become discolored. However, it remains safe to drink, and no health concerns are associated with flushing. ✅
⚠️ Customers are cautioned against doing laundry during flushing hours. If you experience colored water, please run your water until it clears up and refrain from doing light-colored laundry in the meantime.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the District's office at (815) 633-5461. 📞
