From Elk Grove Township Fire Department on Facebook:

1979-2023: As of 0730 today we have closed the doors to the firehouse, but this isn’t just a firehouse this IS are home and has been for many others throughout the years. We may be closed but our members will move on to serve other communities as this is more than just a job to us. We are very grateful to have gotten to serve our community for all these years. Thank you to all our members and our district for everything you’ve done day in and day out. Township companies in quarters and OOS….

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