Wauconda Fire District

Come out to National Night Out and the Wauconda’s first motorized fire engine.

Route 120 at Fisher Rd will be closed for an extended period of time following a vehicle accident. Lake County Sherriff is on the scene investigating.

Vehicle accident minor injuries Rt 120 & Ellis Drive in Volo. Lane blockage on Route 120 please avoid the area if possible

With the cold weather upon us it is important to remember ice safety. The chart below shows various ice thicknesses and when the ice would potentially be safe. The Fire District has already responded to ice related incidents, be safe out there!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Santa parade tonight! Nice job by everyone who helped decorate the ladder truck, and a special thank you to Lt. Mike Young who took the reigns on this for the Fire District!

The Fire District responded to a structure fire earlier today. Please see the information below. Please ensure you have working smoke alarms in your home.

During the holiday season we hang a wreath with red bulbs on our 3 firehouses. For every fire that involves decorations, we remove a red bulb and put in a white one. Last year we only had one bulb change. Help us keep the wreath red! #keepthewreathred

Cooking fires at the number one cause of home fires. Please use caution and review this safety sheet.

Remember to change your batteries in your smoke alarms today before the time changes tonight!

Join us today at Wauconda High School for the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo from 10-2!

Join us tomorrow for the Full Time hiring of Sal at our Station One. Congratulations!

Today the Fire Cadets had the privilege to tour the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Research buildings! Thank you for the tour!

We will be holding a testing process soon! Please take a look at the information and if you have any questions, please call and ask!

While shopping at Jewel today, ours crews had to leave on a call. Thank you to the kind person who paid for our lunch and dinner. Here’s the creation!

You’ve heard of 911, but have you heard of 211? The United Way of Lake County has introduced 211 to have immediate access to help and information listed in the areas below. You can call or text!

Roberts Road and Rt 176 should be open.

Vehicle Accident with injuries on RT 176 and Roberts Rd, please avoid the area.

Here is the correct information about the new engine ceremony! Sorry any inconvenience.

Open house is tomorrow! Make sure you stop by!

Yesterday was the first night of the new year of the Cadet Program. We welcomed three new eager Cadets! Deputy Chief Kane taught about what it means to be in the Fire Service and WFD.