As Independence Day approaches, the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District reminds residents that Illinois has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. Many fireworks that are legally purchased in neighboring states are not legal to possess or use in Illinois. Purchasing fireworks across state lines does not make them legal once they are brought back into Illinois. (Illinois Legal Aid)

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As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day, grilling becomes a favorite tradition. While outdoor cooking is a great way to enjoy the holiday, it also presents a significant fire risk if proper safety precautions are not followed.

The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District encourages everyone to keep safety in mind before lighting the grill. A few simple precautions can help prevent ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging parents, caregivers, retailers, and healthcare providers to immediately stop using, selling, or distributing all lots and sizes of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula following a nationwide recall. The recall was issued after reports of infant botulism cases potentially linked to the product in multiple states. While no Illinois ... (Full Story)

BOURBONNAIS, IL – The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is seeking proposals from qualified electronic sign vendors for the replacement and installation of a new outdoor LED message sign at Fire Station No. 1, located at 1080 Armour Road in Bourbonnais.

The project includes the removal and environmentally responsible disposal or recycling of the Fire District's existing electronic sign and the ... (Full Story)

Today, Riverside and St. Mary’s joined us at the station to honor a crew of outstanding Paramedics and EMTs who worked together to save the life of a young female pedestrian struck by a vehicle this summer.

Bourbonnais Fire personnel on scene that day were Chief Keener, Lieutenant Santilli, EMS Coordinator/FF & Paramedic Romein, FF/Paramedic Schejbal, FF/EMT Giblin, and FF/EMT Beaupre. At the accident ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is the fourth piece of exciting news that will be coming to the Fire District in January 2026. The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District has made a significant investment in firefighter and paramedic training with the purchase of the Gaumard HAL® S3201 Advanced Patient Simulator. This cutting-edge technology represents a major step forward in the Fire District’s ongoing commitment to training ... (Full Story & Photos)

From smartphones to power tools and electric bikes, lithium-ion batteries power much of our daily lives. While these batteries make modern living more convenient, they can also pose serious fire risks if damaged, improperly charged, or exposed to extreme temperatures. Across the country, fire departments are responding to a growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries—many of which could ... (Full Story)

This is our third exciting news release for the month of October as the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling approximately $60,000.

This funding will be used to enhance community risk reduction programs, purchase a new digital message board, provide upgrades ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This highly competitive grant program provides critical funding to help fire departments across the nation increase or maintain the number of trained, “front line” firefighters available in their ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Bourbonnais Firefighters Foreign Fire Tax Board has recently purchased a Taylor’d Training Prop to support and enhance firefighter training within the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District.

This investment demonstrates the Board’s ongoing commitment to firefighter safety, skill development, and operational readiness. The new training prop provides firefighters with a hands-on, realistic environment ... (Full Story & Photos)