Roselle Fire Department

Wishing you a safe and happy fourth!

We're excited to see you at our Independence Day celebration, starting at 7:00pm at the LPHS West Campus! As a reminder, tonight's professionally-run show is the only permitted fireworks display in Roselle. Please don't risk your safety or your property this Fourth of July weekend by using at-home fireworks, which are illegal in Roselle and in the State of Illinois.

The Roselle Police Department will be responding to fireworks complaints, including issuing citations for possession of illegal fireworks. The public is advised to call 911 to report firework use near your property. Thank you for celebrating Independence Day safely!

Community Notification:

Special Event Road Closures: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024.

Bryn Mawr Avenue from Mensching to West End Road will be shut down from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM for Village of Roselle Fireworks Celebration. There will be temporary no parking in the area surrounding Lake Park High School West Campus.

For more information about this event please visit:
https://www.roselle.il.us/556/Independence-Day-Celebration

Starting your Fourth of July celebrations this weekend? As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in Illinois and in Roselle for good reason: fireworks cause thousands of injuries and fires each year. Even fireworks like bottle rockets and firecrackers pose a risk. Keep yourselves and your loved ones safe during your Fourth of July celebration this year and leave the fireworks to the professionals 🎆

Another great example of our Alliance partners working together!

Did you know we offer Heartsaver CPR/AED courses each month? Learn more and sign up at www.roselle.il.us/CPR!

With temperatures on the rise, it is important to practice heat safety wherever you are!

Stay weather ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Getting ready to fire up the grill this weekend? Keep your cookouts safe and enjoyable with these safety tips!

On June 1, the Roselle Fire Department was dispatched by DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) to a resident who called 911 and was experiencing chest pains. DU-COMM provided instructions to the patient until the ambulance arrived. Once our crews were on scene, they quickly identified the resident was having a heart attack. Crews immediately began providing advanced life support care, including a 12 lead ECG and administering medications, and notified the Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village that a cardiac patient was on the way. As a result, the resident was brought directly to the cardiac cath lab at the hospital to receive care and was released a few days later with no health deficits.

Responding to cardiac emergencies is often a race against the clock. This call was a shining example of how the partnerships first responders have with agencies like DU-COMM and area hospitals help patients get the life-saving care they need as quickly as possible. DU-COMM even joined us at the firehouse yesterday to celebrate the resident’s recovery! Thank you to all our partners who helped us save the resident’s life, and thank you to our patient for granting us permission to share this story ❤️

Heads up! Sanitary sewer smoke testing is scheduled to begin tomorrow, June 12, in the northeastern region of Roselle.

Heads up! When we start surveying our sanitary sewer system on June 12 (weather permitting), you might see smoke rising from the ground. This non-toxic smoke is used to signal areas where rainwater may be entering our sewer system. Residents and businesses in the testing area will receive a letter with more information.

Check out the testing area map, as well as Frequently Asked Questions about smoke testing, on our website at https://www.roselle.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1435.

💓 June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week 💓

With about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happening in homes, having the skills to preform CPR and/or use an AED could save lives.

The Roselle Fire Department offers CPR/AED classes each month. Our next class is scheduled for July 11. Learn more and register for any of our 2024 classes at: https://www.roselle.il.us/522/American-Heart-Association-CPR-Training

On Monday, June 3, 2024, members of the Roselle Fire Department participated in the 13th Annual Knicker Open, which was held at the Medinah Country Club. This event is dedicated to raising funds for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational support to the spouses and children of fallen soldiers and first responders. Our crews arrived in style driving the department’s 1927 Peter Pirsch, which was showcased during the Color Guard Presentation and National Anthem.

Thank you to the anonymous corporate sponsor who donated the event tickets to our first responders!

Last week, the Roselle Fire Department had training with the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit team. Training included a review of rapid treatment techniques and procedures, as well as a tour of the Mobile Stroke Unit.

The Mobile Stroke Unit is a specialized ambulance equipped with tools and staff normally only found inside the hospital. The unit is the first of its kind in Illinois, and one of the first in the world.

Like the many local agencies that partner with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, we are so grateful that our residents have access to these services! For more information about the Mobile Stroke Unit, visit: https://westmobilestrokeunit.nm.org

We hope to see you this weekend!

Last week, the Roselle Fire Department conducted three days of commercial ops training. These hands-on training opportunities allow our members to train alongside our neighboring departments, and enhance the skills needed to respond to emergencies quickly and safely.

Our local cicadas were excited to watch the training and one even got a chance to run the control board!

We can't believe it's almost time for the Roselle Lions Club Annual Rose Festival! 🎡Starting May 30 and running through June 2, the Rose Festival includes carnival rides, live music, a festival food court, and a Car Show on June 1! Check out the Roselle Lions Club website for details: https://roselle-lions.squarespace.com/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988, chat at https://988lifeline.org or visit https://go.usa.gov/xyxGa

With the possibility of severe weather in tonight's forecast, we're sharing some severe weather safety tips:

🔵 A watch 👁️ means be alert and prepared to take shelter. A warning ⚠️ means severe weather is in the immediate area and residents should take safety precautions right away.

⛈️ Have multiple ways to receive weather notifications. Residents can register for Nixle notifications by texting 60172 to 888777 or visiting www.roselle.il.us/Police.

🔵 Be prepared: gather essentials like battery-operated flashlights, first aid kids and make sure everyone in your home knows where to shelter when needed. Always take shelter away from windows, ideally in a basement, crawl space, or windowless room like a first floor bathroom.

⛈️ Avoid flood waters: flash floods can occur during or after severe weather and are capable of sweeping away people or cars.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. EMS Week is a time to recognize and honor EMS personnel for their selfless work in protecting the safety and health of the community. We are thankful for the services and care provided by all members of the Roselle Fire Department!

May 12-18 is Home Fire Sprinkler Week

Did you know a house fire can become deadly in 2 minutes or less? Fire sprinklers can stop a fire in less than 1.5 minutes. See the difference a home fire sprinkler system can make in keeping your family and home safe.

VR Home Fire Demonstration - Unsprinklered and Sprinklered (room with no sprinkler first) You are about to experience two fires, in two rooms that were set up with identical furnishings. The rooms are the same size; same windows and doors. The fir...

Congratulations to our newest full-time FF/PM, Jack Lauber!

This week of Building Safety Month spotlights building safety professionals. Fire Marshal Scott McBride plays a significant role in keeping our homes, schools, and businesses safe. You may see Fire Marshal McBride in the community conducting building inspections, providing public education to schools and community groups, and assisting with fire and life safety concerns. We are thankful for all building safety professionals, especially Scott!

Happy Nurses Week to all the incredible nurses out there, especially to the countless nurses we interact with on a daily basis! Thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to keeping our communities safe and healthy.

A tornado watch has been issued in our area until 8pm. A "watch" means you should be alert and prepared to take shelter if needed because conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop ⛈️ If you'd like to receive severe weather alerts, sign up for Nixle by texting 60172 to 888777.

[1:30 PM CDT - Tuesday, 5/7/2024]
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 9 PM EDT. The main window for our area remains roughly through 5-6pm, with the greatest tornado threat along/east of I-57. The main threat areawide is damaging hail.

Did you know May is Building Safety Month? This week’s focus is on preparing a building safety plan. Here are some tips to consider for your home’s plan!

We had a great time Friday - thank you for coming out!

Happy International Firefighters’ Day!

Join us in honoring firefighters worldwide, especially those who serve at the Roselle Fire Department. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keep our community safe!

At this week’s meeting, members from our Explorer Post 383 had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on flow path and fire behavior demonstration. This training, which occurs at most fire academies, was able to be presented in a safe and controlled environment allowing the Explorers to learn how air, fuel, and heat impact operations at a structure fire.

A special thank you to Deputy Chief Tim Smeltzer and his son, Devin, for building the Palmer’s Dollhouse prop!

To learn more about Roselle’s Explorer Post, visit: https://roselle.il.us/808/Explorer-Post-383.

The Roselle Fire Department is proud to announce Chief Mark Bozik was awarded the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO).

On April 15, 2024, the Commission on Professional Credentialing voted unanimously to re-confer Chief Bozik’s CFO designation. Following an extensive peer review process, this designation recognizes demonstrated excellence in seven measured components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence.

Chief Bozik is one of only 1,892 Chief Fire Officers worldwide. Join us in congratulating him on this professional milestone!

On Saturday, April 27, traffic on Prospect St (from Walnut to Main) and Main St (Prospect to Spring) will be shut down from 11:30 a.m. to about 1:00p.m. for the Bockfest Parade beginning at Kemmerling Park and ending at Pollyanna Brewing, 245 E. Main Street.🐐

Travelers are advised to take alternate routes during those times.