Click on the link below for an article from Firehouse on why the fire district enforces the fire code.
If you have any additional questions on the fire code and/or safety concerns, please contact Fire Marshal Lisa Schopp at 630-365-6855, Ext. 116 or via email, lschopp@elburnfire.gov... (Full Story & Photos)

Don't wait, check the date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years!
• Remove the smoke alarm from the wall or ceiling;
• Look at the back of the smoke alarm for the date of manufacture;
• Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture;
• Put the alarm back on the ceiling or wall if it is less than 10 years old.

10-year sealed-battery smoke alarms are designed to remain effective ... (Full Story & Photos)

Back in Dec. a neighborhood in Arlington Heights was shaken by a garbage truck explosion that injured three first responders. Recently, it was reported that a fire inside the garbage truck was likely caused by a lithium battery that had been improperly discarded.
So, what is the correct way to dispose of lithium and other types of batteries? Kane County Recycles has posted a guide on how to recycle ... (Full Story & Photos)

2024 ECFPD Annual Report... (Full Story & Photos)

The Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District is pleased to announce its newest firefighter Cinder (Badge Number #73). Cinder will be the Fire Department's crisis support / response therapist!

Cinder will be no ordinary firefighter. With a wagging tail and a heart of gold, this four-legged hero will specialize in Therapy and Emotional Support. Whether it's comforting a colleague after a tough ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has released a new public service announcement (PSA) to educate shoppers about the safe selection and care of lithium-ion battery-powered devices. The PSA vividly demonstrates the energy potential stored within a range of lithium-ion battery sizes from one to more than 100 cells and are used in many common household ... (Full Story & Photos)

Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week kicks off January 20, 2025 through January 26, 2025. It coincides with Martin Luther King Day, a National Day of Service. The goal of CRR Week is to raise awareness among the fire service about the role of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) and how any department, no matter what type or location, can employ proven CRR strategies to make their community and department ... (Full Story & Photos)

In a collaborative effort with the nonprofit Camp I Am Me and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), the Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District will be installing no-cost smoke alarms for the residents our fire district. The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program provides smoke alarms and fire prevention materials to Illinois fire departments to both educate residents on fire ... (Full Story & Photos)