The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District has received a Small Equipment Grant of $24,000 from the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. This grant will be used to replace aging structural firefighting gear.

This funding will provide firefighters with the protective equipment needed to safely respond to emergencies.

The district acknowledges the Illinois Office of the State Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 23rd, at 2:28 pm, the Pingree Grove and Fire Protection District (PGFPD) was dispatched to the 38W600 block of Highland Avenue for a reported shed fire. When crews arrived, their efforts to control the fire were temporarily delayed by a locked electric gate, which prevented immediate access to the property. Units located a shed measuring approximately 10x25 feet, with heavy smoke and visible ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, Thomas got to ride home from school in our brand new engine! ... (Full Story & Photos)

At Tuesdays Board of Trustees Meeting, Retiring Trustee Dave Denton was given a plaque for his Five Years of Service as a Board Member. Trustee Denton was also a Part-Time Firefighter and Lieutenant before serving as a Trustee.
New Trustee James Cartee was Sworn in to Replace Trustee Denton. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Thursday Morning at 3:19 am Pingree Grove & Countryside responded for a Camper Fire on the 41W300 block of McDonald Rd. On arrival Personnel found a fully involved 5th Wheel Camper and the Fire Extending into a Large Metal Barn. 1201 took Command and the call was elevated to a Structure Fire. Personnel pulled 3 attack lines, and a water shuttle operation was set up. 1213 & South Elgin Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)