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Remembering our Friend and Co-worker
In 2019, we responded to 10,134 emergency calls.
Our Mission
To effectively provide professional, caring service to those in need
with courage, honor, and commitment.
Our Vision
To continually improve ourselves, our department
and our service.
We will be ready, able and qualified to
respond to all public safety needs.
We move forward and prepare for the future
by being ready
for today and accepting the challenges of tomorrow.
Lockport Township Fire Protection District & Lockport Firefighters Local #1544 raised $6,700.00 in St. Paddy's Day FD shirts. Proceeds were donated to the Roscrance Florian Program for firefighter mental health and the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research.
Shirts will be available next year!
In order to reduce the risk of exposure, the Lockport Township Fire District will be following the recommendations of the CDC and Governor Pritzker’s office for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis:
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All of our Fire Stations and Administrative offices are in full operation, but will be closed to outside visitors. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please call our Administrative office at (815)838-3287, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
Emergency Responses:
The Lockport Township Fire District continues to work throughout the community and we come into contact with many people. We are taking the utmost precautions to ensure the safety of our personnel and the residents we care for during this pandemic. Our Firefighter/Paramedics are wearing a higher level of Personnel Protective Equipment on every call and will be screening the residences we respond to in order to take the proper precautions for both responders and patients.
EMS Transports:
Temporarily, hospitals in our area have restricted visitors in their facilities, with the exceptions of parents of minors. The Fire District will be following the same procedure as it applies to the family of the patients we transport to these hospitals. Once the hospitals start allowing visitors, the Fire District will follow suit.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Fire Chief John O' Connor
Election 2020: Lockport Fire Protection District Referendum passes receiving 58% of the vote!
A BIG THANK YOU
to our voters who supported us!
Our Care and service will continue to improve and always be top of the line.
Thank you very much!
Recent Promotions
On April 3rd, 2020 the LTFPD held a field promotion.
Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator Brian Gimbel promoted to Division Chief of EMS.
Captain/Training Officer Steve Beal promoted to Division Chief of Training.
Normally family, friends and co-workers are invited to attend, but due to the pandemic it was a private ceremony.
Congratulations Brian and Steve! From the Lockport Township Fire Protection District.
Recent Fire Calls
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
19623 RENWICK ROAD | LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS 60441
OFFICE 815.838.3287 | FAX 815.838.9141 | WWW.LOCKPORTFIRE.ORG
PROUDLY SERVING ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF LOCKPORT, CREST HILL, ROMEOVILLE, NEW LENOX AND THE SURROUNDING UNINCORPORATED AREAS
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: April 3, 2020
Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey 815-838-3287
The Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to an early morning fire in the 2500 Blk of S. Farrell Rd in unincorporated Lockport Township. The initial alarm came in at approximately 0311hrs on April 3rd for a reported barn fire. Crews arrived to find a barn approximately 50’ x 100’ fully involved in fire. The fire had also extended to the adjoining metal pole building on the property. The barn where the fire originated was used to house numerous sheep, all of which perished in the fire. The fire building had collapsed and was a total loss while the exposure building sustained significant damage.
Crews spent approximately three hours on the scene due to a large amount of overhaul that was needed to extinguish the fire.
East Joliet, Homer, Northwest Homer, Plainfield, and Romeoville fire departments provided change of quarters coverage while Lockport crews worked at the fire.
There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Lockport Township Fire District does not solicit funds by phone.
The 2019 Excellence in Masonary Architectural Award
Lockport Fire District Station #1
April 2020 Anniversaries
9 Years
FF Nicholas Cagle
FF Josh Fitzgerald
FF Mark Futterer
FF Jeffery Young
FF William Scholtes
Severe Weather Safety
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of survival. You'll also find links to research, past events other topics of interest as well as downloadable safety handouts about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes.
If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of a tornado, please share your story so we can prevent others from becoming a victim. When you write, please note that NWS has permission to use your story and, if possible, let us know the town and state you were in and the year the event took place.
25 Years Ago......1995
100th Anniversary of the Lockport Fire Department
50 Years Ago......1970
75th Anniversary of the Lockport Fire Department
Carl Munson becomes the 1st Paid Fire Chief
22 Paid Men
Fairmont School Fire
Be prepared for a disaster in
Will County
The Ready Will County Illinois application helps its users, citizens of the Will County, IL, to stay prepared and protect their loved ones should an emergency occur. Please click on the Will County logo or the link below for more information..
Scott's Law:
The "Move Over" Law.
Protect Those who Protect Us.!!!
Red Shirt Fridays
What is R.E.D. Shirt Friday? RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. It is our honor to wear our specially designed red shirts each Friday paying tribute to all our active, retired, and deceased United States Military Members. We cannot thank them enough for the dedication and sacrifices they make keeping our country and our citizens safe worldwide.
Each Friday watch for the R.E.D. Shirts and let's all remember to honor those who serve us and keep us safe in the greatest country in the world.
Fire Extinguisher Recall
Information courtesy of Kidde United Technologies
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Our Mission
To effectively provide professional, caring service to those in need
with courage, honor, and commitment.
Election 2020: Lockport Fire Protection District Referendum passes receiving 58% of the vote!
Recent Fire Calls
25 Years
Capt. Bill Piper
Battalion Chief Mike Gale
Capt. Dave Izquierdo
23 Years
Lt. Brian Dobczyk
18 Years
FF Tom Fulton
Lt. Jeremiah Gericke
FF Keith Carberry
FF Matt Collier
The Ready Will County Illinois application helps its users, citizens of the Will County, IL, to stay prepared and protect their loved ones should an emergency occur. Please click on the Will County logo or the link below for more information..
Fire Extinguisher Recall
Information courtesy of Kidde United Technologies
Our Vision
To continually improve ourselves, our department
and our service.
We will be ready, able and qualified to
respond to all public safety needs.
We move forward and prepare for the future
by being ready
for today and accepting the challenges of tomorrow.
In 2019, we responded to 10,134 emergency calls.
Recent Promotions
Capt. Dale Jacobs
Battalion Chief William Piper
Lt. William O'Connor
Lt. Ross Grady
Happy One Year Anniversary
Ashley Hulbert
*Press Release*
Structure Fire District #2
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 19623 RENWICK ROAD | LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS 60441 OFFICE 815.838.3287 | FAX 815.838.9141 | WWW.LOCKPORTFIRE.ORG
PROUDLY SERVING ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF LOCKPORT, CREST HILL, ROMEOVILLE, NEW LENOX AND THE SURROUNDING UNINCORPORATED AREAS
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey July 25th, 2020 815-838-3287
The Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to an early morning overnight fire in the City of Crest Hill. Saturday morning, July 25th, at 0217hrs our department resounded to a reported house fire in the 1900 Blk of Cora St. Initial fire companies arrived to find heavy fire showing from the rear of the one story, single family residence.
The two adults and two children who were home at the time were alerted to the fire by a neighbor pounding on their front door. All were able to safely evacuate the home prior to the fire departments arrival. The Red Cross was called in to assist the family with their needs.
The fire was upgraded to a Full Still which brought additional resources to the scene from Plainfield, Romeoville, and Troy Fire departments. Due to the extensive amount of overhaul needed to extinguish the fire additional manpower from Homer, New Lenox, and Romeoville was also requested to the scene. Companies spent approximately two hours battling the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Lockport Fire Investigators.
*Press Release*
Structure Fire District #2
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 19623 RENWICK ROAD | LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS 60441 OFFICE 815.838.3287 | FAX 815.838.9141 | WWW.LOCKPORTFIRE.ORG
PROUDLY SERVING ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF LOCKPORT, CREST HILL, ROMEOVILLE, NEW LENOX AND THE SURROUNDING UNINCORPORATED AREAS
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey July 20th, 2020 815-838-3287
On Sunday morning, July 19th, at 0833hrs the Lockport Township Fire Protection District received a call from a passerby reporting smoke coming from the building at 2301 Plainfield Rd, Game Time Hookah Lounge in the City of Crest Hill. Fire companies arrived and found smoke showing from the small one story commercial building that was unoccupied at the time. Companies initially had difficulty finding the seat of the fire which was eventually located in the crawl space and walls. Due to additions on the original building and it’s construction, the fire proved to be extremely difficult to extinguish. Companies worked for a couple hours performing overhaul to ensure the fire was out. The building sustained significant damage which will result in the business be closed for an indefinite amount of time.
The fire was upgraded to a Full Still which brought additional resources to the scene from New Lenox, Romeoville, and Troy Fire departments.
Homer, Minooka, NW Homer, Plainfield, and Romeoville Fire Departments provided station coverage, handling several other calls, while companies worked at the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Lockport Fire Investigators.
*Press Release*
Structure Fire District #4
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 19623 RENWICK ROAD | LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS 60441 OFFICE 815.838.3287 | FAX 815.838.9141 | WWW.LOCKPORTFIRE.ORG
PROUDLY SERVING ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF LOCKPORT, CREST HILL, ROMEOVILLE, NEW LENOX AND THE SURROUNDING UNINCORPORATED AREAS
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 17th, 2020
Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey 815-838-3287
On Wednesday, June 17th at 0513hrs the Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 3500 Blk of S. State Street in unincorporated Lockport Township. Fire companies arrived to find a vacant two story residence that had a one story addition off the back. The one story portion of the structure was found to have heavy fire thru the roof. As companies were stretching initial hose lines to the back of the building, there was an explosion in the two story portion of the structure. Debris from the explosion did cause minor injuries to one member of a company that was working on the exterior of the building. That member was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation where he was treated and released.
The incident was upgraded to a Full Still which brought additional resources to the scene from East Joliet, Homer, and NW Homer fire departments. The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes but companies spent about two hours on scene to completely extinguish the fire.
Homer, Lemont, New Lenox, Plainfield, and Romeoville Fire Departments provided station coverage while companies worked at the scene.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Lockport Fire Investigators.
Firefighters Cooking with Kids
Episode #1
Episode #2
Episode #3
The Lockport Township Fire District does not solicit funds by phone.
The 2019 Excellence in Masonary Architectural Award
Lockport Fire District Station #1
August 2020 Anniversaries
17 Years
FF Chris Langheld
16 Years
Lt. James Kozek
Lt. Jason Baron
3 Years
FF Dan Gierlowski
FF Jason Pawlowski
FF Chris Isabelli
FF Ryan Mars
FF James Baumgartner
FF Joseph Schwinger
FF Edgar Rojas
Severe Weather Safety
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
If you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, you will minimize your risk of injury and increase your chances of survival. You'll also find links to research, past events other topics of interest as well as downloadable safety handouts about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes.
If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of a tornado, please share your story so we can prevent others from becoming a victim. When you write, please note that NWS has permission to use your story and, if possible, let us know the town and state you were in and the year the event took place.
25 Years Ago......1995
100th Anniversary of the Lockport Fire Department
50 Years Ago......1970
75th Anniversary of the Lockport Fire Department
Carl Munson becomes the 1st Paid Fire Chief
22 Paid Men
Fairmont School Fire
Be prepared for a disaster in
Will County
The Ready Will County Illinois application helps its users, citizens of the Will County, IL, to stay prepared and protect their loved ones should an emergency occur. Please click on the Will County logo or the link below for more information..
Scott's Law:
The "Move Over" Law.
Protect Those who Protect Us.!!!
Red Shirt Fridays
What is R.E.D. Shirt Friday? RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. It is our honor to wear our specially designed red shirts each Friday paying tribute to all our active, retired, and deceased United States Military Members. We cannot thank them enough for the dedication and sacrifices they make keeping our country and our citizens safe worldwide.
Each Friday watch for the R.E.D. Shirts and let's all remember to honor those who serve us and keep us safe in the greatest country in the world.
