Grayslake Fire District

Big day for Grayslake Fire, 5 new promotions. David Torkilsen is being promoted to Deputy Chief. Assistant Chief of Training & Safety Chris Mclaughlin.Battalion Chief Ian Mandigo, Lieutenant Sean Bergstrom and Lieutenant Brendan Hay. Please welcome all to their new roles.

DELAYED OPENING OF RT120 & RT 83 RAILROAD CROSSING - Rt 83 & 120, which was scheduled to reopen on 5/11, will now open on 5/14 as the Railroad has run into some issues that need correcting.

This morning the Higgins family donated 4 AED's to the Grayslake Fire District in honor of fallen Grayslake Battalion Chief Mike Higgins. BC Higgins passion of saving lives will continue on with this generous donation.

Scattered Severe Storms tonight, Rapid & Dramatic temperature drop, Strong & gusty winds, periods of accumulating snow and bitterly cold wind chills all tonight. Enjoy the warm weather today because tonight is a night to stay in.

Please be aware that some AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon cellular customers are currently experiencing a nationwide outage. You may still have the capability of dialing 911 using the SOS option on your phone if an initial 911 call does not go through. They are working on the issue

We have received many telephone calls at the fire station that should have been calls to 911. If you think it could be an emergency, its an emergency. For health issues or a potentially unsafe conditions call 911. Phone calls to the fire station may delay responses

With power out in many locations here is a list of Lake County Warming Shelters. lakecountyil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…

Emergency crews in Ogle, DeKalb, McHenry, and Lake counties are investigating dozens of reports of an outside natural gas odor. Nicor Gas is attempting to find the source of the gas leak at this time.

The Grayslake Fire District finished 2023 with 5,004 calls for service. This is a 2.6% increase over 2022.

One of our fire engines caught this photo on their dash camera going to a call this evening. Get to bed kids. Santa is in town. 

Look who is on his way? Santa is working with the brave members of our military and heading our way. 

The Grayslake Fire District coat drive collected a total of 299 coats and a number of hats, shoes and scarves. This beat our goal of 100 and it was all due to the generosity of all of you. Thank you everyone for making this coat drive a HUGE success! Special thanks to WRLR Radio.

The Coat Drive has 2 more weeks left! (Dec 15) Bins are at all 3 stations in the front vestibules. Let's keep Lake County warm this winter. Thanks to all that have already helped. Many of you generous folks have donated brand new coats. Thank you everyone! @followers

Thank you to all veterans!

Coat Drive! Please spread the work, coats are desperately needed this year!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY TIL NOON. Come on down!