Sycamore Fire Department

10/21/2026

🎃 IT’S HERE! Happy PumpkinFest, everyone!

The forecast looks absolutely beautiful this week, which means we’re expecting large crowds and lots of families enjoying everything PumpkinFest has to offer!

🚸 Please watch for children and pedestrians, allow extra time for travel, and stay alert as you make your way through town.

Let’s all do our part to keep everyone safe while making this another incredible PumpkinFest!

Be safe, have fun, and enjoy the most wonderful time of year! 🎃🚒

10/20/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of officially unveiling a project that will preserve and honor the history of the Sycamore Fire Department for generations to come.

When the new Station 1 was being constructed, an open space in the foyer presented the perfect opportunity to create something truly meaningful: a permanent tribute to the firefighters who have served our community.

In January, we reached out to the shop and STEM instructors at Sycamore High School and Middle School to see if they would be interested in helping bring this vision to life. Both instructors immediately embraced the idea, and what followed became a special collaboration between our schools, students, and firefighters.

Students from both schools dedicated countless hours to this project, meticulously crafting each piece and paying incredible attention to detail. Their pride, creativity, and commitment helped turn an idea into a lasting tribute that will welcome everyone who walks through our station doors.

The Sycamore Firefighters Local 3046 Union unanimously voted to fund this project. Through this tribute, members who have served within the union for three or more years will be honored with a plaque featuring a leather-style helmet shield replica, along with their highest-ranking badge displayed as a permanent reminder of their service and dedication. Every L3046 member since its initiation in 1986 will be represented.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to recognize the students and instructors who poured their time, talent, and heart into making this project possible.

We are incredibly proud of their work and grateful for the opportunity to partner with our local schools on something that connects generations of Sycamore firefighters. This wall represents more than names and badges. It represents a legacy of service, sacrifice, brotherhood, and commitment to the community we are honored to serve.

A new station. A lasting tribute. A legacy that will live on.

Thank you the Sycamore Community School District 427, the shop and STEM instructors from the Sycamore High School and Sycamore Middle School, and every student who helped make this vision a reality. We look forward to sharing this piece of our history with our community for many years to come.

10/17/2026

Tons of fun happening NOW!

10/16/2026

💜 Our lights are shining purple for a very special reason! 💜

In honor of our Fire Buddy, Elsie, we’ve turned our lights purple to recognize Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder, and we’re proud to stand alongside Elsie and her family to spread awareness, show support, and share a little extra love.

Elsie, you hold a special place in our hearts, and tonight, these lights shine for YOU! 💜🚒

Project Fire Buddies

10/15/2026

We are just 2 days away from our Open House! 🚒

We have a lot of fun activities planned and anticipate a lot of visitors! Take a look below at the map for some suggested parking. *Take note: there will be an AYSO soccer game at roughly the same time, so parking at South Prairie Elementary School may fill quickly.

Please be mindful and respectful of our neighbors as you park and travel safely, watching for children!

We hope to see you all there!

City of Sycamore, Illinois
Sycamore Police Department
Sycamore Public Library
Sycamore Park District
Sycamore Firefighters Local 3046
Sycamore Community School District 427
Project Fire Buddies
Area Dupage Towing / Accurate Towing And Recovery
Iddy Biddy Pool School
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
OSF Life Flight
Next Level Rentals
ComEd

10/05/2026

Okay, followers!

We’ve spent the last 2 weeks visiting all of the elementary schools in town, stressing the importance of ensuring working smoke detectors in the home- and the kids were all sent home with the assignment of making sure a grown-up checks each and every one!

👇🏼 drop your pictures below of your family doing this quick, yet vital, assignment and let’s see how many we can get!

Extra bonus points if you do the assignment but don’t have kids in our elementary schools 😁

Stay safe, everyone! 🚒

10/02/2026

Join us for our annual Open House- this year at our NEW Fire Station #1!

Sycamore Firefighters Local 3046
Sycamore Park District
Sycamore Police Department
City of Sycamore, Illinois
Project Fire Buddies
Area Dupage Towing / Accurate Towing And Recovery
Sycamore Public Library
Iddy Biddy Pool School
Sycamore Community School District 427
OSF LifeFlight
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

09/15/2026

Information regarding today’s structure fire in our rural district:

09/11/2026

07/17/2026

Over the past few weeks, our crews have had the unique opportunity to train inside the former Sycamore Park District Pool building before its scheduled demolition.

While it’s never easy to see a longtime community landmark come down, opportunities like this are invaluable. Real-world structures allow firefighters to sharpen the skills that help us better protect and serve our community when lives and property are on the line.

From the outside, it may look like we’re simply “making a mess,” but every hole cut and every wall breached serves a purpose:

Forcing Doors – Practicing efficient entry into locked or secured buildings when rapid access is needed for fire suppression or rescue.

Breaching Cinder Block Walls – Training for situations where firefighters need to create an emergency escape route, rescue a trapped firefighter, or reach victims following a structural collapse.

Roof Ventilation – Learning how different roof systems are constructed and practicing safe ventilation techniques to release superheated gases, smoke, and fire.

Tool Familiarization – Testing our equipment, understanding each tool’s capabilities, and developing backup plans so we’re prepared if our first option doesn’t work.

There is no substitute for hands-on training in an actual building. Experiences like these build confidence, improve teamwork, and ultimately make us more effective when responding to emergencies in our community.

A sincere thank you to the Sycamore Park District for partnering with us and allowing us to use this facility before its demolition. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to strengthen our skills so we can continue providing the highest level of service to the citizens of Sycamore.