Winnetka Fire Department

06/01/2026

Our local beaches are open, school is almost out, and the season of fun in the sun is upon us!

While you enjoy warm summer days, please keep safety in mind. Here are a few safety tips to remember as you enjoy the waters of Lake Michigan this season:
• Swim with a buddy, even in lifeguarded areas. Never swim alone, regardless of your age or level of swimming skills.
• Be aware of hazards, such as underwater obstacles, sharp objects in the sand, and inclement weather conditions. Pay attention to posted warning signs.
• Always enter unknown or shallow water cautiously. Only dive in water that is clearly marked as safe for diving, and that is at least 10 feet deep with no underwater obstacles.
• Pay attention to posted signage and buoys that denote a beach’s swim zone. Stay within the boundaries of the swim zone.
• Know what to do in a water emergency – including how to safely help someone in trouble in the water, call for emergency services, and perform CPR if needed.

06/01/2026

This week in the Village: First Friday is Friday night in Hubbard Woods, the Children’s Fair is Friday and Saturday, AND the Farmer’s Market opens Saturday morning. Time to get out and enjoy SUMMER 😎

At the Village, we have a Historic Preservation Commission meeting tonight, a Council meeting tomorrow (the National Charity League Winnetka community beautification mural project will be presented), and a Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals special meeting on Thursday.

Want more info on what’s going on? Check the link in bio. And thanks to for the scenic shot at the Water & Electric plant.

05/29/2026

While it looks like it will be a beautiful weekend to visit the waterfront, please swim only in areas monitored by a lifeguard and remain aware that rip currents may form, which are extremely dangerous. If you are caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore—with the current rather than against it—to move out of the rip current area and call for help if you can.

05/28/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize our members with May anniversaries.

We are thankful for their years of service and appreciate the compassion, dedication, and expertise they bring to the team.

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

This week is !

One of the key themes of the National Safe Boating Council's Safe Boating Campaign is to always wear a life jacket.

Check out the National Safe Boating Council for more resources on boating safety.

05/18/2026

During , we want to recognize the hard work and compassion of our paramedics. We're grateful for our dedicated team of EMS responders, the talented medical staff at our receiving hospitals, and our instructors for the high-quality pre-hospital education and training that helps to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.

05/13/2026

This week is Home Fire Sprinkler Week!

Did you know that in a home fire you have less than two minutes to escape before the fire can become deadly? Home fire sprinklers cut the risk of dying in a home fire by 80 percent.

Check out the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition for more information on Home Fire Sprinklers.