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 Department is comprised of approximately 50 personnel including one full-time fire chief, four full-time paramedics, a part-time administrative assistant, and a combination of part-time and volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The district is served by one centralized fire station housing a total of three front-line engines, one aerial truck, two squads, one utility vehicle, three command vehicles, two Advanced Life Support ambulances and one boat.
🚨 INCIDENT UPDATE: RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨
Early Wednesday morning, North Park Fire responded to a residential structure fire. Thanks to a quick response and seamless teamwork with our mutual aid partners, the fire was contained to the room of origin.
Timeline of Events (2/18/2026):
04:11 AM: North Park Fire dispatched.
04:17 AM: First units arrived on scene; fire located in the living room of a single-story residence.
04:19 AM: Crews had water on the fire.
04:24 AM: Fire declared under control.
Fire damage was successfully contained to the living room, though the residence sustained smoke damage throughout. One resident was treated on-scene by EMS and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following departments for their assistance on scene:
Loves Park Fire Department, Rockton Fire Protection District,
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, Cherry Valley Fire Department and Illinois State Fire Marshal.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time.
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Nice save guys
🚒 INCIDENT UPDATE: Detached Garage Fire (2/10/26)
On Monday morning at 11:39 AM, North Park Fire was dispatched to a reported detached garage fire. Thanks to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of our crews and mutual aid partners, we are happy to report that all occupants are safe and were able to return to their home later that afternoon.
While the garage was unfortunately a total loss, the quick actions of the first arriving units prevented the fire from spreading. Despite the intensity of the flames, damage to the main residence and two neighboring structures was successfully limited to only melted siding.
A huge thank you to our partners for their assistance on the scene: Loves Park Fire Department, Cherry Valley Fire Department, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, Rockton Fire Protection District, Sheriff Winnebago County, and ComEd (for securing threatened powerlines)
Timeline of Response:
• 11:39 AM: Dispatch received.
• 11:41 AM: First command unit arrived to heavy smoke and fire, with multiple structures and powerlines threatened.
• 11:42 AM: First suppression unit arrived on scene.
• 11:43 AM: Water was being applied to the fire (just 4 minutes after dispatch).
• 12:03 PM: Fire officially called under control.
The fire has been determined to be accidental.
🎥 Attached: Dashcam from first arriving North Park units and drone footage from Loves Park Fire and John Sandberg captured during the incident.
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Is North Park utilizing drones for fire attacks now? If so, good on you guys
Hey, tell the volunteer rested that the speed limit on Harlem IS NOT 55-60 and the and FD vehicles aren’t supposed to be whipping through traffic. 1:30-1:38pm is when he entered your parking lot.
GOOD STUFF! Great job
North Park Fire will be hosting a 40 hour Heavy Vehicle Rescue Class (formerly called Vehicle Machine Technician) in April. Class will be instructed by the Auto X Extrication staff.
If you'd like to register, please see the info in the attached flyer.
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