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

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 ...

Fire Inspector Emil “Skip” Mosny invites everyone out to The Rockford Fire Department’s 21st annual 911 Run. The race will be on Saturday, June 7th, at Fire Station 5. Funds raised will go ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — After responding to multiple fires over the weekend, the Rockford Fire Department is urging you to make sure your home is safe. Illinois law requires you to have a sealed ...

If you've ever been startled by the unmistakable rev of an ATV tearing through your neighborhood like it's the Indy 5000, you're not alone. These off-road vehicles don't belong in city streets, and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is planning to spend $421,000 to reconfigure restrooms at a fire station to be usable by firefighters of any gender. The project to renovate the ...

Training at the Rockford Fire Department is a total of 14 weeks and applications are open until July 26. To fill out your application or to learn more about the Rockford Fire Department, ...

The fire department also offers great job security with an average career span of 25 years. Their work schedule is also flexible with 24-hour rotation. Recruitment is open now until July 26.

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was injured and a house in Rockford is a total loss after an early Saturday morning fire, Rockford Fire Chief Ron Tennant said. Around 2:20 a.m., crews with ...

Gau, 54, was remembered as a family man, leaving behind a wife, three children and six grandchildren, and for his community service as a 23-year veteran volunteer firefighter at Belle Plaine Fire ...

ROCKFORD — If you're a fan of Rockford-based Fire Dept. Coffee, the company has something in the works that could help you kick start your day. The veteran-owned coffee roasting operation run by ...

ROCKFORD — Women will serve as chiefs of the Rockford police and fire departments, marking a first for each department in the city's history. The city's Fire and Police Commission voted ...