Park Ridge Fire Department

Fire sprinklers save lives and limit property damage!

SPRINKLER SAVE: Earlier this morning, a single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire started by a portable blower fan at a Chipotle in Park Ridge. According to Park Ridge Fire Department Fire Marshal Kevin Plach, no injuries were reported and the fire sprinkler prevented an estimated $50,000 in damage.

Many of our fire hydrants are partially covered by snow. We have been trying to clear them out as we can while our crews are out on the street but we would appreciate any assistance you can provide by trying to clear the snow away from any hydrant on your block. Thank you for your help!

We are accepting applications for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Please click on the link below for more information.

News | The City of Park Ridge, Illinois Fire Department Accepting Applications for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic Testing Information: Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. with a photo ID (driver's license, state ID, military ID) and CPAT card to sign-in. Testing location will...

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At Monday’s City Council meeting we were proud to recognize Matt Rutledge from our joint dispatch facility, RED Center, as well as five of our own members for their successful efforts to save the life of a 50 year old resident who suffered a cardiac arrest. Congratulations to Chris Herling, Chris Buckley, Greg Garland, Aaron Wilson, and Jake Holwell!

Some of our members were proud to join the North Pole Fire Department today to welcome all the brave children and their amazing families from Operation North Pole Chicago. We hope all of them enjoy today and thank you for letting us be a part of it!

Veterans Day 2019
Thank you to all Veterans and especially our PRFD personnel who served in the US military

A big thank you to Journal & Topics News for getting the message out!

Single Fire Sprinkler Saves Park Ridge Pointe Structure | Journal & Topics Media Group Installation of sprinkler systems made a significant difference in containing a fire last weekend in a multi-family building at the Park Ridge Pointe subdivision, Park Ridge Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen s

Thank you for helping us in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association!