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Welcome to the Official Website for the
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company
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Franklin Park Brush Fire
Firefighter Joe Birch, April 18
At 18:01 Station 158 responded to a reported power line down causing a brush fire along Wexford Run Road, upon arrival 158 Assistant Chief reported a now larger brush fire was traveling up a steep incline towards homes on Matterhorn Drive.
158 Chief arrived and assumed command, the fire continued to grow in size to about one acre, burning undergrowth and some trees.
The Chief requested Wexford ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thursday Night Training
Firefighter Joe Birch, October 30
Members of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company took part in Ladder and Hose drills last Thursday evening. Firefighters were tested on hydrant connection and extended ladder exercises. New member Sayer Rees, seen in the attached photo, climbed to the top of the ladder truck and learned how to do so safely with instruction from 1st Captain Roger Sechler. If you are interested in participating please ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Incidents 2022 2023 2024 |
Jan | 25 | 22 | 16 |
Feb | 19 | 16 | 15 |
Mar | 27 | 23 | 17 |
Apr | 20 | 28 | 29 |
May | 23 | 22 | 27 |
Jun | 31 | 21 | 35 |
Jul | 21 | 19 | 23 |
Aug | 14 | 21 | 27 |
Sep | 23 | 31 | 25 |
Oct | 18 | 22 | 31 |
Nov | 30 | 27 | |
Dec | 32 | 22 | |
Total | 283 | 274 | 245 |
Incidents History |
Year | Calls | Year | Calls |
2008 | 246 | 2022 | 283 |
2009 | 210 | 2023 | 274 |
2010 | 259 | 2024 | 245 |
2011 | 214 | 2025 | |
2012 | 208 | 2026 | |
2013 | 248 | 2027 | |
2014 | 259 | 2028 | |
2015 | 247 | 2029 | |
2016 | 244 | 2030 | |
2017 | 238 | | |
2018 | 244 | | |
2019 | 350 | | |
2020 | 248 | | |
2021 | 247 | | |
Total | 3462 | | 802 |
Five Year Average Incidents |
Years | Average Calls |
1970-1974 | 30 |
1975-1979 | 36 |
1980-1984 | 51 |
1985-1989 | 68 |
1990-1994 | 108 |
1995-1999 | 150 |
2000-2004 | 179 |
2005-2009 | 222 |
2010-2014 | 238 |
2015-2019 | 267 |
2020-2024 | 263 |
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