Mount Prospect Fire

Happy New Year from the Mount Prospect Fire Department!

Winter weather advisories can impact our plans. Learn what that means and how to be safe.

In addition to the cold, ice slips tend to make winter less than ideal for outdoor walks. With proper preparation, you can be safe on winter walks!

Happy Holidays!

Are you traveling this winter? When making travel plans, don’t forget to build an emergency car kit.

Make a list, check it twice – stay safe when its snowing outside!

Cooking fires can be dangerous and expensive. In 2020, according to FEMA, there were 192,600 home cooking fires in the United States.

Do you know about the WWW? It stands for Winter Weather Wisdom!

Keeping your home safe and enjoying a beautiful tree can go hand in hand, if you follow these holiday tree safety tips.

There is one more week to donate to our toy drive!  We now have a QR code if you rather donate funds to the drive.  The funds will be used towards buying gift cards for the older children.

Winter driving looks a lot different than summer driving. Stopping and braking distances increase as the weather worsens. Please drive safely in all kinds of weather.

“Keep The Wreath Red!” From December 1, 2025 thru January 1, 2026, a wreath illuminated with red lights will hang at Station 13.  Each time a fire caused by holiday decorations occurs, one red bulb will be replaced with a white one. Let’s all do our part to “Keep The Wreath Red”.

Don’t forget to always keep your real tree watered to help prevent the tree from drying out and potentially causing a fire.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Did you know these cooking fire statistics?!

Thanksgiving preparations are on the way! If you are prepping early, don’t cook when you are tired or drowsy. Cooking fires are preventable.

If you are in charge of cooking for the holidays, or you make dinners daily, remember that cooking is the main cause of home fires and injuries. Be safe in the kitchen!

Cooking safety goes beyond just the stove and oven. Appliances such as slow cookers, pressure cookers, air fryers and electric skillets can potentially cause fires. Read through these rules to keep yourself and your family safe.

In case of power loss in your home this winter, there are things you can do to stay warm.

Thinking of frying a turkey? Before you do, learn these tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.