In his 28th year with FFD, heat waves are nothing new. The Deputy Chief argues temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit – ...

The heat was on at IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, but medical calls were similar to any IRONMAN race, officials said — a testament to the community's efforts.

The sold-out IRONMAN 70.3 marks a multi-year partnership and a $25M economic win for Rockford ROCKFORD, Ill., June 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A fire that started in a kitchen caused an estimated $5,000 in damages to a Rockford home just after midnight on Tuesday. The Rockford Fire Department said smoke ...

In 2002, Pankow was promoted to lieutenant at the Rockford Fire Department, by 2010, had been assigned captain, and by 2016, was promoted to district chief. She supervised day-to-day firefighting and ...

Other people I spoke to got a text message at around 7 a.m. advising them to close their windows due to a fire in the area. Nothing more. FRES also posted the same notice at about that time on its ...

Rockford Fire Department’s annual 911 3K Run takes place on the city’s East side, with road closures beginning at 7 a.m. The 911 3K Run kicks off at Fire Station #5 on Trainer Road.

After 32 years, Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow will be changing uniforms soon. Pankow, who's led the department since 2021, was named Illinois State Fire Marshal by Governor JB Pritzker.

The Rockford Fire Department is hosting the 21st Annual 911 Run on Saturday, June 7, raising money for local fire prevention efforts and Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

Pankow started her career in the Rockford Fire Department in 1992. She was promoted to hold various positions over the years, culminating in her appointment as the 11th Rockford Fire Chief in 2021.

Riverhead Fire Chief Piotr Kurzyna said a call came in around 2 a.m. about a fire at Crown Recycling. Upon arrival, firefighters found all four of the center’s buildings engulfed in flames.