Posted on: October 31, 2023
With the end of daylight savings time coming on Nov. 5, the Park Forest Fire Department is reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and change the batteries when they change their clocks.
This Sunday, clocks will "fall&...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: October 3, 2023
While fall is known for enjoying the cool crisp air, getting cozy, and celebrating holidays, the Park Forest Fire Department often sees it as a time to brush up on fire safety.
On Friday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., the Park Forest Fire Department will k...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: July 20, 2023
Captain Phil Myers is retiring from the Park Forest Fire Department after serving for roughly three decades.
Myers was recognized during Monday night's Board meeting with a retirement resolution honoring his 30 years of service with the department...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Fireworks are illegal in Illinois, and Village officials remind residents to leave the firework displays to the professionals. Park Forest is in a moderate to severe drought, with an elevated fire risk.
The extreme dryness sweeping the Chicagoland area is ...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: May 18, 2023
The Park Forest Fire Department welcomed a new firefighter-paramedic earlier this week at Monday night's Village Board meeting.
Jonas Campbell was sworn in with his parents, Carl and Christina Campbell, by his side to pin on his badge.
Campbell is no strang...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: April 5, 2023
Ambulance calls account for approximately 75% of Park Forest Fire Department (PFFD) 911 calls. So first responders must have the latest equipment to do their jobs. PFFD has rolled out a new state-of-the-art ambulance with the latest technology to help sav...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: February 8, 2023
Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Spanier of the Park Forest Fire Department is the recipient of 2022 Firefighter of the Year Award. The annual award is given to someone who exemplifies the characteristics of a firefighter with an outstanding record of fire servi...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News
Posted on: October 6, 2022
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Park Forest Fire Department reminds residents that
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”
The Park Forest Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) &...
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Village of Park Forest - Fire News