Wauconda Fire District

05/29/2026

The Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Community Paramedicine Program of Northern Lake County would like to extend sincere gratitude to The Home Depot Foundation for their incredibly generous donation of 100 smoke detectors, 80 carbon monoxide detectors, and $500 in landscaping materials. Your support helps us continue making our community safer and more beautiful for the families we serve.

A very special thank you to Geri at The Home Depot in Volo for the outstanding assistance and dedication throughout this process. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!

05/26/2026

We joined Wauconda Middle School for Field Day! Students took part in team-building challenges that included carrying fire equipment, charged hose line advancement, and carrying classmates using a Stokes rescue basket. There was great teamwork and lots of fun while learning real-world firefighter skills. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success! 🔥

05/21/2026

Congratulations to one of our part-time members, Keaton, on successfully completing your one-year probationary period! Your hard work, commitment, and positive contribution to the District have not gone unnoticed. We’re proud to have you with us and look forward to seeing your continued growth and success moving forward.

05/19/2026

Shoutout to 7 Brew Coffee in Lakemoor for the much needed drink drop today. We appreciate the support and caffeine boost to keep our crews going strong! 🔥

05/19/2026

Please give our new Wauconda Fire Rescue Association Guns & Hoses Charity Golf Outing page a like & follow!

Welcome to the new, official page for the Wauconda Fire Rescue Association Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Golf Outing! We're excited to announce that this year's outing will take place on Monday, August 17 at Hawthorn Woods Country Club. ⛳

We are currently seeking event sponsors and donations of products for our live raffle to help make this year's outing another success! As always, we thank you for your continued support and generosity. The success of this annual outing is made possible by partners like you within our community. Without your support, none of this would be possible.

Follow our page for event updates and more as we prepare for another great day supporting a meaningful cause.

05/13/2026

🔥 LIVE FIRE TRAINING | STATION 3 🔥

Throughout the month of May, crews are participating in live fire training with our neighboring departments and focusing on the challenges of residential fires. These evolutions included civilian rescue scenarios and firefighter mayday rescue operations designed to sharpen our response under high-stress conditions.

Training like this strengthens our teamwork, communication, and preparedness for the real challenges faced on the fireground. Every drill helps ensure we are ready to protect our communities and each other when seconds matter most.

05/07/2026

Shout out to Mike's Towing for taking time out of their morning to place a vehicle on its side so our personnel could safely practice vehicle stabilization techniques.

We appreciate your partnership and continued support in helping our crews stay prepared, sharpen their skills, and operate safely on scene!

05/06/2026

Companies responded for a reported vehicle fire off Erhart Rd. and located a fully involved vehicle approximately 1,000 feet off the roadway in a field belonging to the Lake County Forest Preserves. The fire had already started spreading into the surrounding grass and brush.

Crews had to access the scene through a nearby property and stretch long hose lays across the field to reach the vehicle while also working to stop the spreading brush fire.

During operations, firefighters were approached by two juveniles who stated they had been occupants of the vehicle. Both were evaluated on scene by paramedics.

The vehicle was a total loss and approximately 3.5 acres burned before crews were able to bring the fire under control.

Thanks to Lake County IL Sheriff's Office for the 📸 and assistance on scene, along with mutual aid from Countryside Fire District and Greater Round Lake Fire District.

04/28/2026

Over the last couple of weeks, Waste Management visited Station 1 to provide specialized training for our crews on their natural gas-powered garbage trucks. This valuable opportunity allowed our team to expand their knowledge, enhance operational capabilities, and gain further experience through continued partnership and professional development.

Thank you to Waste Management for their support, expertise, and commitment to ongoing training!

04/22/2026

On Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize our Administrative Assistant, Sam, who tirelessly keeps all of the WFD in line. Thank you, Sam, for your dedication to the entire Wauconda Fire District-our staff, our families, and the community we serve. Your hard work, organization, and heart do not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for all that you do, today and every day