Elwood Fire Protection District

06/05/2026

EDIT: This class has currently reached the maximum amount of participants. Please continue to call if you are interested and you will be added to the waitlist.

A Matter of Balance- Registration now OPEN!

The Elwood Fire Protection District is excited to offer A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based program designed to help older adults reduce the fear of falling and improve strength, balance, and confidence in daily activities.

This interactive 8-class course focuses on practical strategies to prevent falls, increase activity levels safely, and build independence. Participants will learn exercises, discuss fall prevention techniques, and gain tools they can use right away at home.

📍 Location: Village Hall Community Room
🕙 Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Start Date: June 17th
📄 See flyer for all additional class dates

✔ Free community class
✔ Led by trained facilitators
✔ Designed for older adults looking to stay active and independent

Spots are filling quickly—registration is required. To sign up or learn more, please call FLSE Ehrin at 779-374-2789.

06/04/2026

🚒 Training Spotlight: Water Tanker Operations 🚒

Our firefighters train on water tanker operations to ensure we are ready to deliver a reliable water supply in areas where hydrants are limited or not available.

Crews practiced filling, shuttling, and offloading water efficiently—skills that are critical during rural responses and large-scale incidents where every drop counts. Regular training like this helps strengthen coordination, improve response times, and keep our operations running safely and effectively when it matters most.

06/04/2026

SFD Norman is very passionate about including your pets all in preparedness plans!

06/02/2026

❤️ Special Visitor Alert ❤️

Today, we had a very special visitor stop by the station.

In November, 3-year-old Alex experienced a serious medical emergency and became unresponsive. Our crews responded and transported him to the hospital, where he faced a long recovery journey that ultimately included open-heart surgery.

Seeing Alex back at the station today, smiling and doing well, was incredibly meaningful for our firefighters and paramedics. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do.

Thank you, Alex and family, for stopping by to visit. We are so happy to see how far you've come and wish you all the best as you continue to grow and thrive! ❤️🚒

05/29/2026

Press Release: Elwood Energy Power Station Pipeline Project

05/26/2026

🚨 Training Spotlight: Auto Aid Training 🚨

Elwood Fire Protection District hosted an Auto Aid training session focused on strengthening coordination and response with neighboring departments. Over the course of 3 days, 71 firefighters trained at the Norman Fanning Training Facility, alongside personnel from Wilmington, Manhattan, East Joliet, and Channahon.

The training emphasized clear communication, unified command, and seamless interoperability when multiple agencies respond to the same incident.

These joint efforts help ensure that when seconds matter, our teams operate as one—providing faster, more efficient service to the communities we serve.

We appreciate the dedication of all participating agencies and personnel who continue training together to better protect our residents. 💪🚒

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

We are looking for dedicated, motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Now accepting applications!

Apply today and learn more at:
https://www.wescom-9-1-1.org/Career

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON JUNE 1, 2026 at 12:00P.M.

05/19/2026

Our thoughts are with Officer Nick’s family, friends, and fellow officers as we honor a life of service, strength, and dedication to the community.