The LPFD is honored to announce that Firefighter Ryan Wells has been selected to join Montgomery County Department of Public Safety's Urban Search & Rescue Team (USAR)!

Earning a position on USAR-1 is no small feat! Ryan successfully navigated an application and physical tryout process, competing alongside top emergency responders from across the region. His dedication, technical preparation, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and damaging wind gusts, the safety of our attendees, volunteers, and participating public safety agencies must come first.

The event is postponed, NOT canceled!

We are working with our participating agencies to establish a new date and will announce it as soon as possible.

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Today, members of the Lake Carmel Fire Department had the pleasure of visiting Kid's Cottage for a fun-filled day of fire prevention education! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Our firefighters spent time with the children teaching them about fire safety, showing off our fire apparatus, and giving them an opportunity to see what firefighters do to keep our community safe! 🚒❤️

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On Monday, October 5th, members of the Lake Carmel Fire Department had the pleasure of visiting Kent Elementary School to share important fire prevention and safety lessons with students! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Our firefighters spent time showing students our fire apparatus, explaining the tools and equipment we use, and demonstrating what firefighters look like when wearing their full protective gear! 🚒🧑‍🚒

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At our monthly department meeting, the Lake Carmel Fire Department was proud to recognize Firefighter Jon Doyle upon the completion of his probationary period and officially swear him in as a full member of the department.

Firefighter Doyle brings valuable experience and knowledge to our department, and throughout his probationary period has shown his dedication and commitment to the Lake Carmel ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hitting the last month of the season but we are rolling along until the Trunk or Treat season blowout on the 29th.

We will be wrapping things up at 7pm, the sun is simply going down sooner and the next day is school !
(The Oct 29th Trunk or Treat season ender will still end at 8pm)

For Thursday, October the 8th- 4pm-7pm, we will have:

Jimmy's Famous Seafood
https://www.facebook.com/JimmysFamousSeafood

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Today, members of the West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970 rolled up their sleeves for the annual Fish Fry at the West Chicago Park District’s ARC Center!

From preparing and frying the fish to serving our community, our firefighters enjoyed another opportunity to connect with the residents we proudly serve.

Being part of the West Chicago community goes beyond responding ... (Full Story & Photos)

120 tip jar # 31860 is now available for your chance at our seafood prize package worth nearly $1000! This frozen seafood includes lobster tails, crab cakes, shrimp, Snow Crab legs, fish fillets, and more! The package also includes burgers and dogs for the not-so-seafood lovers in your family. Don't miss out!

Tickets are just $10 each and only 120 will be sold - get yours while they last! https://www.company29.org/content/raffle/

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