Today, Riverside and St. Mary’s joined us at the station to honor a crew of outstanding Paramedics and EMTs who worked together to save the life of a young female pedestrian struck by a vehicle this summer.

Bourbonnais Fire personnel on scene that day were Chief Keener, Lieutenant Santilli, EMS Coordinator/FF & Paramedic Romein, FF/Paramedic Schejbal, FF/EMT Giblin, and FF/EMT Beaupre. At the accident ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is the fourth piece of exciting news that will be coming to the Fire District in January 2026. The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District has made a significant investment in firefighter and paramedic training with the purchase of the Gaumard HAL® S3201 Advanced Patient Simulator. This cutting-edge technology represents a major step forward in the Fire District’s ongoing commitment to training ... (Full Story & Photos)

From smartphones to power tools and electric bikes, lithium-ion batteries power much of our daily lives. While these batteries make modern living more convenient, they can also pose serious fire risks if damaged, improperly charged, or exposed to extreme temperatures. Across the country, fire departments are responding to a growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries—many of which could ... (Full Story)

This is our third exciting news release for the month of October as the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling approximately $60,000.

This funding will be used to enhance community risk reduction programs, purchase a new digital message board, provide upgrades ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This highly competitive grant program provides critical funding to help fire departments across the nation increase or maintain the number of trained, “front line” firefighters available in their ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Firefighters Foreign Fire Tax Board has recently purchased a Taylor’d Training Prop to support and enhance firefighter training within the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District.

This investment demonstrates the Board’s ongoing commitment to firefighter safety, skill development, and operational readiness. The new training prop provides firefighters with a hands-on, realistic environment ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.

Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for four out ... (Full Story & Photos)

Every year residents ask about carbon monoxide and gas leaks. Well, we have found a great article from our friends at the Illinois Poison Center regarding carbon monoxide and gas leaks. For more details click on the attachment to learn more. ... (Full Story & Photos)