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815-708-7479
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4960 E State, Rockford 61108
61072
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8159653795
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850 N Church St. Rockford, IL
61103
Harlem Roscoe Fire Protection Dist.
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FIREFIGHTING

In the early years, almost every able-bodied man helped the fire department in one way or another. Volunteers may or may not have had gear and they learned by experience. Today, training is a priority and both gear and training is regulated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

In 1949, new firefighters were assigned a long coat, hip boots, helmet and striped cotton gloves; there were no air masks. A new firefighter now receives a helmet, leather boots, coat, and bunkers, and gloves as well as a personal air mask.

Each firefighter is trained in firefighting, extrication, water rescue, forcible entry, carbon monoxide (CO) and gas detection instruments, and hazardous material identification and mitigation. Many are Emergency Medical Technicians whether they are at the Basic or Paramedic level. Each firefighter is also encouraged to learn the specialized training that is available to them. Firefighters have also been trained in other specialized fields to help with specific emergencies. Many firefighters have specialized and high-tech training backgrounds in various work fields, and are able to bring that knowledge to an emergency scene.

At least one new recruit class is held every year as well as the Basic Operations Firefighter Certification Class. Training continues every week with drill night and other specialized trainings. All firefighters are trained in CPR and must maintain current certification.

FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office mandates that all fires are investigated for cause and origin. The department has a team of state-certified investigators ready to respond. The IL State Fire Marshal’s Fire Investigator is also requested on any suspicious fires, on any high dollar fires, where anyone is injured, or in the event of a fatality.

DISPATCHING

In the early years, if you had an emergency in the Harlem-Roscoe Fire District you dialed 3-4341 to get help. It was a party line and would ring into the fire station, and the home of the Fire Chief as well as a few of the firefighters’ homes or businesses. The siren could be set off at the fire station and a couple of the Chiefs had a button at their home or business. The first firefighter to the fire station would write where the fire was on a black board such as fire at Brown Farm.

Harlem-Roscoe Fire today has Dispatchers on duty 24/7 at their Dispatch Center located in their Fire Station #1. It has the latest advancements in dispatching, computerized equipment and software. A computerized mapping program shows the dispatcher where every fire hydrant is located in the district as well as business floor plans and information such as hazards. The dispatcher also sends the address via a group text to firefighter’s cell phones. And before responding, the volunteer firefighters can send a text to dispatch showing them on a monitor who is responding.

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(815) 623-7867
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10544 Main Street Roscoe IL 61073
61073
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Anxious to make new friends? Want to get involved in community projects? New in the community? JOIN US!

We are a working club, not a social club, but.... WE HAVE FUN WORKING!
Meetings are held every fourth Thursday (except November and December) at Talcott Library, 101 East Main St, Rockton, IL 61072

Philanthropic Projects

  • Academic scholarships for Hononegah H.S. students
  • Camp Scholarships for junior/senior high school students
  • "Adopt a Resident" at Fair Oaks Nursing Home
  • Holiday "Giving Tree" - collecting needed items for community organizations.
  • Sponsorship of various public library projects
  • Annual "Make a Difference Day"
  • Contributions to local organizations

OUR ANNUAL ART & CRAFT FAIR IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER THAT ASSISTS IN OUR PHILANTRHOPHIC PROJECTS

President: Cindy Wellen

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PO Box 7
Rockton, IL
61072
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(815) 623-5437
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9461 North 2nd Street Roscoe, IL 61073
61073
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(815) 623-2837
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5410 Pine Lane Roscoe, IL 61073
61073
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PO BOX 536
Roscoe, IL
61073
North Park Public Water District
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The North Park Public Water District is a public corporation chartered on May 9, 1955. The District currently serves a population of approximately 33,000 and serves over 12,000 households and businesses in the Machesney Park, Roscoe and Loves Park area.  

 

High Professional standards have maintained the District's reliability  for the past 55 years in the service area.  The Water District has received certificates of commendation for its technical operations from both the Illinois EPA and the Illinois Department of Public Health.  The District also received international recognition through the Ground Water Guardian Foundation for its groundwater protection efforts.  The District is committed to providing safe drinking water to its customers.

 

The source of water provided by the District is four wells drawing from sand and gravel aquifers. These wells are capable of producing over 20 million gallons per day.

 

You may receive a mixture of water from the wells. 3 of the 4 wells are equipped for emergency pumping when required. The district has storage capacity of 2.2 million gallons.  
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(815) 633-5461
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1350 Turret Dr. Machesney Park, IL 61115
61115
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(815) 623-6266
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6340 N. Second Street Loves Park, IL 61111
61111
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(815) 540-2242
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PO Box 2172 Loves Park, IL 61130
61130