Custom Psychotic Air Helmet Donated at Wonder Lake Fall-O-Ween
Custom Psychotic Air Firefighters Helmet and the Wonder Lake Fall-O-Ween Fundraising Event On October 19th, the Wonder Lake community came together for the first ever Fall-O-Ween event, a day filled with family fun, live music, and a spirit of giving. Among the highlights of this year’s festivities was a special custom-designed Psychotic Air firefighters helmet, which […]
Unleash the Fun at Wonder Lake’s Ultimate Fall-O-Ween Fest—October 19th!
Wonder Lake’s ultimate Fall-O-Ween event is happening on Oct 19th from 12pm-7pm, on Hancock Dr, East Side of the Lake, and it’s going to be HUGE! Presented by East Side Social, Infinity Auto Repair & Performance & East End Pizza, bringing you an unforgettable day packed with excitement: A DJ spinning non-stop hits, delicious food […]
Paramedic Class Graduates
🚑👨🚒 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Congratulations to Gage Duszak, Jeremy Lentz, and Leo Ibarra on their graduation from Paramedic Class and their recent appointment as paramedics for the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District! 👩⚕️🚒 These three outstanding individuals have proven their dedication, skills, and commitment to serving their community through their rigorous training and hard […]
Change Smoke Alarm Battery
Daylight Saving Time in most of the United States starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November. Use the easy reminder of “Fall Back” one hour, and “Spring Forward” one hour when resetting your clocks. If you haven’t changed your Smoke Alarm batteries last chnage, you are encouraged […]
WLFPD Equipment
The district encompasses 12 square miles covered by two stations. The main station is staffed around the clock and the outlying station only at night. The rosters consists of approx. 45 part-time firefighters and paramedics. Equipment includes three ambulances, two engines, two 3,000-gallon commercial tankers, a heavy rescue, and a brush unit. Also includes a […]
Illinois Premise Alert Program
In 2009, Illinois passed the Illinois Premise Alert Program. Public safety agencies (Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services) are required to publicize this program and accept notifications from special needs individuals, their families, or caregivers. Agencies are then required to be able to identify and be aware of these situations when responding to calls or […]
History of Fire Prevention Week
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 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871. According […]
Home Safety Council – Safe Kids
The Home Safety Council (HSC) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average each year. Through national programs, partnerships and the support of volunteers, HSC educates people of all ages to be safer in and around their […]
Fire Explorer Post #456
Fire Explorer Post 456 was formed in 1988 to provide young men and women, ages 14 to 21 the opportunity to discover the rewarding careers available in firefighting and emergency medical services. The program is operated under the guidelines established by the Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program and all training and supervision is handled […]
Carbon Monoxide “Silent Killer”
Carbon monoxide gas (CO2) is odorless, colorless and tasteless, and an undiscovered carbon monoxide leak can be a stealthy killer. The initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be mistaken for a headache, a bout of flu or a seasonal cold, but can quickly lead to death in some cases. Without proper detection measures […]