“Keep the Wreath Red”

As you drive by the BFPD Station One, you will notice our red-lit wreath.

In 1954, Naperville part-time firefighter Paul Boecker pitched a new idea. Just 23 years old, Boecker was ahead of the times, believing that fire prevention began in the community. His hope was to increase holiday decor fire risk awareness by placing a red-lit wreath outside the fire station where community ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the holiday season approaches the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District wants to stress the importance of maintaining a safe environment for you and your family members. Our first segment is on live Christmas trees.

Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires each year, resulting in deaths, injuries, and property loss and damage. Keep your family safe this holiday season by following these ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is conducting a full-time testing process for the position of firefighter/paramedic. The District is looking at hiring 3 - 4 personnel to fill open spots. Please see the attached document for more details. ... (Full Story)

As of 06:00 hours this morning the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District has responded to 978 calls for emergency service. That averages to nearly 11 calls per day that fire and EMS personnel are providing services to the community. This map does not include the non-emergency services that our personnel provide to the community. Please take a moment and click on the map link to see how much emergency ... (Full Story)

We have immediate part-time openings for Firefighter Paramedics or Firefighter/EMT's. Applications available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the fire station located at 1080 Armour Road.... (Full Story)