Unit 7 Fire Protection District, Station 1, Gillespie

Unit 7 Fire Protection District, Station 1, Gillespie THIS IS THE OFFICIAL PAGE OF THE UNIT #7 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STATION #1 GILLESPIE.

Captain Semplowski, Cowboy Dave, Captain Link, and Little Captain Stink packed up their gear and journeyed into the frig...
09/04/2026

Captain Semplowski, Cowboy Dave, Captain Link, and Little Captain Stink packed up their gear and journeyed into the frigid, treacherous waters of Lake East Gillespie in search of tonight’s dinner.

After battling the elements, and presumably several safety violations, they returned victorious with buffalo, white fish, shrimp, AND 25 pounds of catfish!

Apparently shrimp are native to Lake East Gillespie now. Don’t ask questions.

Tonight’s menu: Buffalo fish, white fish, shrimp, CATFISH, fries, slaw, and hush puppies!

Come hungry and help us make sure Captain Semplowski, Cowboy Dave, Captain Link, and Little Captain Stink didn’t risk hypothermia in this 98 degree heat for nothing!

See you at the fish fry! 901 Springfield Road in East G’pie, starting at 4.

We have ONE spot open for our tournament next Saturday September 12th
09/02/2026

We have ONE spot open for our tournament next Saturday September 12th

Captain Link heard football season was back and got pretty excited. We tried explaining that around here, football seaso...
08/28/2026

Captain Link heard football season was back and got pretty excited.

We tried explaining that around here, football season involves helmets, shoulder pads, and, of course, delicious fried fish.

He just stared at us and said, “Be curious, not judgmental.”

Fair enough, Captain.

Either way, whether you call it football 🏈 or football ⚽️, there’s one thing we can all agree on:

Fried fish is delicious.

Buffalo. White fish. Shrimp. 25 pounds of catfish fritters. Fries. Slaw. Hush puppies. 4pm. 901 Springfield Road.

Remember: there is no “I” in Team, but there is in Fish.

We have two open spots for our golf tournament they won’t last long.
08/25/2026

We have two open spots for our golf tournament they won’t last long.

Captain Link and his buddy Cowboy Dave are here to let everyone know TODAY IS THE DAY! The fryers will be fired up and r...
08/21/2026

Captain Link and his buddy Cowboy Dave are here to let everyone know TODAY IS THE DAY! The fryers will be fired up and ready to go starting at 4 PM at 901 Springfield Road in East G’pie!

Come hungry because we’ll have buffalo fish, white fish, shrimp, 50 POUNDS OF CATFISH FRITTERS, fries, slaw, and hush puppies ready to serve. Whether you’re coming for your favorite fish, grabbing some shrimp, or just looking for a good meal, we’ve got you covered, partner.

So round up the family, tell your friends, and mosey on over to the firehouse this afternoon. Captain Link and Cowboy Dave will see y’all at 4 PM!

Tomorrow is the day!! Fish fry season begins again tomorrow, Friday, August 21st at 4pm. 901 Springfield Road for the be...
08/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day!! Fish fry season begins again tomorrow, Friday, August 21st at 4pm. 901 Springfield Road for the best fish, fries, slaw, and hush puppies around! Hope to see you there.

Who is ready for the 4th of July? We are, and we’re ready to cook for you!Gillespie Fire Department will be set up at Gi...
06/19/2026

Who is ready for the 4th of July?

We are, and we’re ready to cook for you!
Gillespie Fire Department will be set up at Gillespie Lake again this year serving food on the 4th of July before the fireworks!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave soldiers who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we enjoy the freedoms and communities we hold dear today.

We’re grateful to all who helped place flags, prepare our cemeteries, and coordinate memorial services for the holiday weekend. Each act may be a small gesture, but an important way to ensure our veterans are never forgotten.

From all of us at Unit 7 Fire Protection District, thank you to those who served, those who sacrificed, and to the families who carry that sacrifice every day.

Please take a moment this weekend to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

This morning, members of our station were proud to continue the Memorial Day tradition of placing flags at the graves of...
05/23/2026

This morning, members of our station were proud to continue the Memorial Day tradition of placing flags at the graves of veterans in the Gillespie city and Catholic cemeteries in town.

We want to give a huge thank you to the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service for assisting us and helping make this possible. It’s always special to see local agencies working together to honor those who served our country.

While we do our absolute best to place a flag on every veteran’s grave, we know that occasionally we may miss someone. If you notice a veteran without a flag, please send us a message or let one of our members know so we can make it right as quickly as possible.

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We are proud to honor them and are grateful to serve a community that never forgets. 🇺🇸

WOW is all I can say!*****we are FULL as of now however it is early so we will take standbys in order that they come in ...
05/07/2026

WOW is all I can say!

*****we are FULL as of now however it is early so we will take standbys in order that they come in and reach out to fill any openings*******

With in the first 24 hours we have 0 spots available open for our tournament. With that being said when we fill those 5 spots we will start a waiting list.

We have also opened our hole sponsors. Sponsors will be a minimum of $100.

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901 Springfield Road
Gillespie, IL
62033

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