Crestwood Fire Department

The Crestwood Fire Department had some visitors today! Thank you to the Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center Summer Campers for stopping by to talk with our firefighters and learn a little bit about what it takes to serve the community.

Recently, we were gifted this fire helmet by the family of James E. Lynch Jr. who was one of the first firefighters to serve the village of Crestwood. James was a dedicated and accomplished founding member from 1962 through 1969, who took pride in his work and was instrumental during the early years of the department.

Thank you Lynch Family for sharing this piece of Crestwood history with us.

The Crestwood Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the role of part time Firefighter-Paramedic.

Available shifts are 10-hour days and/or 14-hour nights every 6th day with off days self-managed. Opportunity to work more if desired. Pay ranges from $25.74 to $29.02/hour, with a $4.00/hour bonus for weekend hours worked (1800 Friday – 0800 Monday), time and a half for holidays, and the option to earn overtime.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter Certification, and IDPH EMT-P license. CPAT certification is desired.

Prior to hire, applicants must be able to pass system entry certification into South Cook County EMS System and pass a NFPA 1582 Medical Physical evaluation, including respiratory certification.

Applicants are expected, upon hire, to upgrade driver's license to Class B through the department's driver's training program and be willing to learn to drive and operate emergency vehicles.

Applications can be found by clicking the link below, and returned in person during normal business hours to the Crestwood Fire Department at 13840 S Cicero Ave.
https://crestwood.illinois.gov/content/cfd/file/Crestwood-Fire-Department-Employment-Application_2022.pdf

On 2/5/2024 at 09:29, the Crestwood Fire Department was dispatched for a person unconscious and not breathing at the Fed Ex store in town. It was the second open call for the CFD fire companies at that time. Duty Chief 2301, and ALS Ambulance 2302 responded from quarters while ALS Engine 2303 responded from another active EMS call.

Companies found a male patient who had suffered a witnessed sudden cardiac arrest event. The crews immediately initiated high quality continuous CPR, drug therapy, electrical therapy, and performed advanced airway techniques. The actions of our Firefighter Paramedics resulted in a successful return of spontaneous circulation for their patient.

This past Monday, the same crew got to meet the patient in a much better circumstance as he has successfully recovered. Great job by the CFD crew! It’s always nice to see a good outcome for our patients.

Happy Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which recognizes the hard work and dedication of our country's 911 professionals.

The Crestwood Fire Department would especially like to thank our dispatchers at Southwest Central Dispatch, Orland Central Dispatch and Calcomm Dispatch. We appreciate all you do!

The Crestwood Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have completed the final inspection of our two new custom pumpers. This week Chief Newton and Chief Engineer Hardwick traveled to Clintonville, WI to the Seagrave Fire Apparatus plant. These rigs have a special significance to the department. The first two fire engines the department purchased (in 1966 and 1970) were Seagraves. The bells that are mounted on these rigs are from those two original fire engines. It stands as a testament of the nearly 500 people that have worked on the department since it began in 1960. Additionally, one of the new pumpers (Engine 2303) is named for our Chief Engineer, George Hardwick. George is the longest serving member of the department, who began in 1974. George was a professional driver and taught so many people how to drive and operate fire rigs over his time, we thought it most fitting. Although George hasn’t donned gear and responded to a fire in many years, he is integral as the coordinator of maintaining our fleet and training new drivers to this day. These pumpers will proudly serve the citizens of Crestwood for the next 20+ years. We anticipate having them outfitted and on the street in the coming weeks.

Yesterday around 6:30 pm, CFD responded for a structure fire located at 14019 S. Kilpatrick Ave. Upon arrival, companies found smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment. Crews extinguished the fire and searched the building for victims. There were no injuries reported, crews did a great job containing the fire to the 2nd floor.

Thank you to the towns who assisted which include: Alsip, Palos Heights, Midlothian, Orland Park, Posen, Merrionette Park, CC Hills, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, and Evergreen Park

The twins are almost here!

Crestwood companies responded to 13506 S. Kenton ave for a warehouse fire earlier this afternoon. Upon arrival, co’s found smoke coming from the front and rear of the structure. All companies on scene did a great job by keeping the fire contained to the one unit. 3 hand lines were used and a hole was cut in the roof.

The alarm went to a Mabas Box which called in crews from several area departments. Strong work by CFD and all the towns that assisted 🇺🇸

We hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

New Squad Co. 2315 has been officially delivered. It will be outfitted with equipment and placed into service in the near future

Earlier today, Crestwood engine and chief assisted Midlothian FD with a small fire on the roof of Burger King.

We are sadden to hear of the passing of Retired Chief Gregory Berk. Our condolences go out to both the Berk family and the Flossmoor FD/ Wheaton FD families.

New twin engines are coming along, stay tuned!

Crestwood Truck 2314 assisted Calumet City last night on their high rise fire

Happy Memorial Day! Never forget the ones who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸

For anyone trying to apply for the FF/PM or FF/ EMT job, the website for the village is down. We do have applications available at the firehouse, 13840 S. Cicero Ave. Come by and grab one!

Each day, Police Officers everywhere do things that go unnoticed, except this time one of our residents found our officer assisting a local child. Looks like that kid will be back up and riding in no time at all.

Truck Co. 2314 assisted Orland Park with their structure fire this morning

Congrats to one of our part time firefighters Kevin Griffin on his new career path. Good luck on the full time job and keep up the hard work!

Come join us!

Chicago Fire Department paramedic schedule. 24 hours on/ 72 hours off! Not an error.... 1 day on, 3 days off 😎

$60,000 starting pay for a great work schedule which includes a higher hourly rate!

You will also have the option to work on our part time side as a backstep on the engine/ truck starting at $20.00/ hour

If any questions please contact PSI or Crestwood FD (708) 465-1300

Truck 2314 assisted Orland Park on their structure fire Tuesday night

Please keep FDNY in your thoughts after losing one of their own

Today Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced the death of Firefighter Timothy Klein, 31, of Ladder Company 170, a six-year veteran of the Department. Firefighter Klein responded to a 3–alarm fire at 108-26 Avenue N in Brooklyn earlier this afternoon and was critically injured in a collapse inside the building while he was bravely fighting the fire.

Firefighter Klein is the 1,157th member of the FDNY to die in the line-of-duty. The last member of the Department to die in the line of duty was Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, who died on February 16, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Full-time contract Firefighter/ Paramedics positions now available! 24 hour on/ 72 hour off schedule. Details below

TBT Truck 4 (2304) - 1979 Seagrave 100ft ladder, 1250 GPM/ 200 gallon tank

Photo by Bill Friedrich

Happy Telecommunicators Week to Southwest Central Dispatch dispatchers and all the other dispatching agencies! Thank you for all the hard work that you do!

TBT Engine 2303 - 1971 Seagrave 1250 GPM/ 500 Gallon tank

Photo by Bill Friedrich