New Sycamore FD Station 1 and headquartersProgress photo of the new Sycamore FD headquarters Station 1 with an expected opening late 2025 or early 2026.This will be home to Engine, Ladder, Medic, and Battalion 1. Also, reserve Engine 3, Medic 3, and Brush 1.
Here is Current Station 1.
Excerpts from wcsjnews.com:
The Wilmington Fire Protection District announced the opening of their new Fire Station #1 at 201 N. Kankakee St. The administrative and on-duty staff have moved in.
The station and property pay homage to the Booth Central School that once stood on the site. They believe the new station is a reflection of the pride they have in serving the community and appreciate the long-standing support of residents.
Arrangements for an open house next month are forthcoming.
thanks Keith
From the Sycamore Fire Department Facebook page:
Join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Sycamore Fire Station on Monday, May 5th at 4:30 PM!We’re excited to take this important step forward in enhancing public safety and supporting our firefighters and paramedics. Come celebrate with us as we mark the beginning of this major investment in our community’s future.1351 South Prairie DrDate: Monday, May 5Time: 4:30 PMLet’s break ground together, Sycamore!
From the Clarendon Hills Firefighters Association Facebook page;
Big things are coming.
Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District Station 3 at Bolcum Rd and Crane Rd in St Charles Township
This from John Keller:
The Glenwood Fire Department has recently reopened Station 21 after a much needed renovation, expanding the station to allow more room for the apparatus and crew quarters. Stationed at 21 currently is Car, Engine, Truck, and Ambulance 21.
Excertps from Westmont.illinois.gov:
The village has scheduled a Fire Department Tour & New Facility Presentation for Tuesday, May 13 at the Johanik Fire Department Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue. The public is invited to attend and participate. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a short tour of the facility, which will highlight various concerns including inefficiencies and structural design flaws of the current building. Following the tour, there will be a presentation by the village reviewing the growth of the fire department, the facility needs of the department, the challenges of the current building, and costs related to the project. After the presentation, residents will be invited to ask additional questions and share their feedback regarding the project.
“Our village was dramatically different in 1991 when the current facility was completed,” says Fire Chief Steve Riley. “Since then, our fire station locations were reduced from 3 to 2, and our call volume has quadrupled. Compared to other communities that have more fire stations to serve a similar call volume, our station at 6015 S. Cass simply needs more space to accommodate the equipment and personnel required to adequately serve the citizens of Westmont. I invite the entire community to come on this tour and take part in this presentation and discussion so that we can share this important information regarding the delivery of emergency services for our residents and business community.”
For more information regarding this meeting, please contact Deputy Fire Chief Tom Frank at tfrank@westmont.il.gov.
Found at vbg.org:
Fire Station 25, located at 505 W. Dundee Road, was built in 1975. Originally constructed as a volunteer station for the former fire protection district, it was later renovated/expanded for use as a full time station.
A lot has changed since then, and the building has out-served its useful life. Village leadership had been considering strategies to update this station that would not negatively impact service levels nor create a burden on the taxpayers. After many options were considered, rebuilding Fire Station 25 at its current location was the most thoughtful approach to achieve our goals. This project will align with the vacancy of the old Public Works Facility at 51 Raupp Boulevard. That location on Lake Cook Road, the layout and garage sizes make it the perfect temporary quarters for Fire Station 25 when its renovations begins in the spring.
Thanks Dan
From Michael Maida:
Here are progress photos for the new Winfield Fire Station 31. Most recently, I noticed them putting drywall in.
This from Michael Maida:
Photos of the new Station 21 site, next door to the current station 21
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