DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire prevention is a function of many fire departments. The goal of fire prevention is to educate the public to take precautions to prevent potentially harmful fires, and be educated about surviving them.
THE FOX LAKE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TAKES A LOT OF PRIDE IN OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM.
We frequently go out into the community and interact with the public to educate people of all ages. Fire safety is a huge part of our program.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Greetings, In my last letter I briefly touched upon my job description, history, training, and the fleet we maintain. l’d like to explain more about a few of our vehicles and the costs associated with such.
CPR CLASSES
Fox Lake Fire Protection District offers American Heart Association CPR classes/AED and First Aid courses ranging from lay rescuers to healthcare professionals.
EXPLORING CAN BE AN INFORMATIVE AND FUN WAY TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.
As an explorer, you will join other teenagers in planning and operating your explorer post with the guidance from qualified adult advisors. To participate, you must be between 14-20 years of age.
SAFETY SEATS: PROPER CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION IS PARAMOUNT
The Fox Lake Fire Protection District takes the practice of installing child safety seats very seriously.
WATER & ICE RESCUE
We currently have 8 divers employed by the fire district of which all are fulltime employees. Of the 8 divers, 2 are ice divers and 1 is a swift water rescue technician. To become a rescue diver each individual had to go through specialized training for certification.