600 N. Deerpath Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 367-5511 Fax: (847) 367-5521
info@countrysidefire.com
  • Annual Reports

    Annual Reports

    Each year CFPD publishes an Annual Report detailing the department's various divisions, highlights and accomplishments achieved by its dedicated members, as well as CFPD's community involvement, Click here to view a copy of the latest year end report.

  • Adopt-a-Hydrant

    Adopt-a-Hydrant

    A community activity that enables residents to take ownership of a fire hydrant within their neighborhood.

  • Open Burning Regulations

    Open Burning Regulations

    Find regulations as to whether or not burning of yard waste is allowed as well as what can be burned and when.

  • Car Seat Inspections

    Car Seat Inspections

    Visit one of our stations to have your car seat inspected by one of our certified car seat technicians.

  • Use Candles With Care

    Use Candles With Care

    A candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. Learn to use candles with care...

  • Carbon Monoxide Safety

    Carbon Monoxide Safety

    CO is called the invisible killer because the gas cannot be seen or smelled. Take action to stay safe from CO poisoning. Learn more...

  • Learn About Fire Safety with Sparky

    Learn About Fire Safety with Sparky

    Kids...click here to play!

  • Check Us Out on Facebook

    Check Us Out on Facebook

    If you haven't visited us on FB yet, we would love to have you check us out and "like" us! This is a great way to catch up on what's happening in our district, read up on and practice important fire safety tips, and learn about any upcoming events!

  • Fire Safety Quiz

    Fire Safety Quiz

    Think you're already a fire safety expert? Take our short quiz on our FIRE SAFETY APP and see how you score. Click picture and select your grade level.

FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO OVER 24 SQUARE MILES OF LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Proudly Serving Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Indian Creek and Unincorporated Areas of Lake County Since 1959

 

  • General Information

    We provide fire and emergency medical services to over 24 square miles of Lake County, Illinois.

  • Operations and Staff

    We meet the challenges of our mission by taking a proactive approach to providing emergency response and prevention activities.

  • Safety Tips

    Check out the following safety tips for valuable safety information.

  • Community Programs

    The following programs exist to promote fire and life safety throughout the District.

The District has been accredited since 1998 by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, part of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Accreditation is an assessment process that uses benchmarks to measure the delivery of fire and emergency services to a community with the ultimate goal of providing continuous quality improvement and improved service to the community. Being accredited makes Countryside a member of an elite group of less than 247 other departments internationally and 13 others in Illinois that have achieved similar status.

Countryside has a call volume of over 4,800 calls per year. The District operates out of two stations and has over 80 full-time, part-time, contract, and volunteer personnel.

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  • From the Chief

    As the Fire Chief of the Countryside Fire Protection District, I am proud and honored to have the opportunity of being at the helm of this great organization and serving you in the area where I grew up.

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  • CPR and Training Classes

    Countryside offers a variety of American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid classes

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  • Contact Information

    Countryside Fire Protection District
    600 North Deerpath Drive
    Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    Phone: (847) 367-5511
    Fax: (847) 367-5521

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