Itasca Fire Protection District

Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter? If you are at least 21, have an Illinois OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter (FFII) and a Paramedic license you can apply to be a part of one of the greatest callings in life. Apps are due 12/16/2022 at 2:00 PM! iosolutions.com/?s=itasca+fire

Parking map for St. Peters Church Itasca and road closures on January 28, 2023 for funeral and procession of Itasca FF Frank Nunez

Parking map for Davenport Funeral Home - Jan 27, 2023 visitation and FF Walk-thru for Itasca FF Frank Nunez

It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of Itasca FF Frank Nunez on January 22, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Thank you to everyone during this difficult time for our fire family. We love you and will miss you immensely Frank!

Car seat checks are important...join us for a free car seat check on November 11, 2022 from 12:30-2:00pm at the Itasca Fire station located at 520 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca!

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the promotion of three new captains and three new lieutenants!

In light of the events this morning in Highland Park and out of necessary caution the decision has been made to cancel tonight’s fireworks in Itasca. An alternate date has not been set at this time. Please keep those killed or injured today in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy 4th of July to everyone! Celebrate Independence Day safely and enjoy Itasca’s fireworks tonight…We will see you there!

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads out there! Have a great day however you choose to spend it.

Mark your calendars. The 30th annual Shape of Itasca on May 16th at Peacock School from 7-9 p.m. You may also view the meeting live, Village’s YouTube channel (Itasca Village), and submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting. Send your questions to deputyclerk@itasca.com

Come support a great cause & get these ladies inside! The Itasca Girl Scouts will be selling cookies at the Itasca Train Station parking lot, today, February 12. The quicker they sell out the sooner they get to go inside and keep warm! $5 a box…we did our part. Come on Itasca!

The firefighters and staff of the Itasca Fire Protection District would like to wish you all a happy, prosperous and healthy new year!!

Itasca Fire would like to extend our condolences to the Wayne County Sheriff’s and family and friends of Deputy Sean Riley and the Bradley Police Dept and family and friends of Sgt. Marlene Rittimanic. Thank you for your service, Deputy Riley and Sgt. Rittmanic…Rest In Peace.

From all our families to yours, may you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day! Now on to the feast!!

Congratulations to Candidate (now) Firemedic Kyle Zalewski on completing his one year of probation! Kyle was sworn in last night and given his badge and shield. We wish you a long, healthy, safe and purpose filled career with Itasca Fire!

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK WAS ESTABLISHED TO COMMEMORATE THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, THE TRAGIC 1871 CONFLAGRATION THAT KILLED MORE THAN 250 PEOPLE, LEFT 100,000 HOMELESS, DESTROYED MORE THAN 17,400 STRUCTURES AND BURNED MORE THAN 2000 ACRES

Just a friendly monthly reminder to check your smoke detectors! Press the test button and make sure it beeps!

Yesterday, Itasca companies responded to a commercial vehicle fire in a semi trailer, with exposures. Thank you to the crews from Wood Dale and Bensenville that responded alongside us. The fire was safely and quickly extinguished and no one was injured.

Happy Father’s Day to all our dad’s out there! A special shout out to our firefighter dads that are working today! In honor of the day here’s something to ponder…. "Why didn't the skeleton become a firefighter?" "It didn't have the guts." 😂