Today EMS Week Kicks off, this year's Theme is, Improving Outcomes Together, highlighting Dedication, Teamwork, and Compassion shown by EMS Professionals every day.
Thank you to ALL EMS Professional.... (Full Story & Photos)

Thursday May 14, 2026, Elgin Community College held the Fire Academy Recognition Ceremony. Of the 50 Recruits Completing the Fire Academy, three Apprentices were from Pingree Grove & Countryside. They will now be starting their Fire Service Careers as Part-Time Firefighters. Congratulations!! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last Week Thursday & Friday Pingree Grove & Countryside Personnel With assistance from Hanover Township Emergency Services and Fire Catt, Tested all of our Fire Hose. Fire Catt did the pressure Testing Personnel Repacked the Hose, with assistance from Hanover Township. 19253 Feet of Hose was Tested and 700 Feet of Hose Failed. We repacked Hose on 5 Engines, 2 Tenders and a Brush Truck. The remaining ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thunderstorms this morning, some possible Severe. Possibility of Showers and Storms late today.
Storms should arrive in our area around 6:30 am. Possible Hazards will be Lighting, Downpours and Gusty Winds.
The Fire District is in the Slight Risk area for Severe Weather, 2 to 4% Chance of Tornado Activity, 5 to 14% for Severe Hail, and 15 to 29% for Severe Winds.
Tomorrow we are in the Marginal ... (Full Story & Photos)

Attached is the Agenda for The May 19, 2026, Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District Board of Trustees Meeting, being held at Station 1 at 5:00 pm.

Station 1
10N255 Dittman Road
Elgin, IL 60124... (Full Story & Photos)