Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Corporation

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The Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department is organized according to the statutory requirements found in Chapter 33 of the Flossmoor Municipal Code.

10/23/2026

Camp I Am Me would like to once again thank the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department for sponsoring one of our Summer Camp cabins this past June! We were happy to present the firefighters with the cabin yard sign, which was autographed by the campers who were in Silver Maple this past camp!

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

The Flossmoor Fire Department is saddened to share that retired member Richie Ambuehl passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 89.

Richie began his fire service career with the Sunnycrest Fire Protection District on December 14, 1971. After the merger with the Village of Flossmoor, he joined the Flossmoor Fire Department on May 1, 1975, and he served here until he retired on December 14, 2014. He served the fire department for 43 years while also working a full 43-year career with the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1998.

Richie loved the Flossmoor Fire Department, especially Engine #4. To many of us, he was the voice of Flossmoor Fire. Every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m., right on time, he ran the radio test and ended it with: “Flossmoor’s clear, KWT 869.”

We will never forget his dedication, reliability, and pride in this department and the village. Please keep Richie’s family in your thoughts.

Wake:
Sunday, October 18, 2026 (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Tews Funeral Home
18230 Dixie Hwy
Homewood, IL 60430
**Fire Department walk-through at 4 pm

Funeral:
Monday, October 19, 2026 (11:00 am to 11:40 am)
St. John Neumann
17951 Dixie Hwy
Homewood, IL 60430

The funeral mass will be followed by burial at Cedar Park Cemetery in Calumet Park.

Flossmoor’s clear, Richie. Thank you for your service.

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

Greetings, Flossmoor - This is Fire Prevention Week, and the Flossmoor Fire Department would like to remind you that “Safe Charging Is a Superpower!” Many devices we use daily run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store a lot of energy in a small space. If they are damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. Here are simple steps to recharge safely:

• Only use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Charge devices on a table, desk or other hard, flat surface. Do not charge them on beds, couches or under pillows. Devices and chargers produce heat during normal charging. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause the battery to overheat.
• Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, is smoking or has a strange smell. These are warning signs that the battery may be damaged or failing.
• Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Don't leave it plugged in longer than needed. Leaving a device plugged in too long can increase heat and stress on the battery.
• Charge larger items (e-bikes, scooters, power tools) outside and away from exits. These batteries are larger and store more energy. If they fail, fires can grow quickly and spread.
• When on a plane, keep your device where you can see it while charging. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.

Kids, the Fire Department will visit your school in the days ahead to share more info with you! Parents, learn more about lithium-ion battery safety at:

https://www.nfpa.org/en/events/fire-prevention-week

10/02/2026

09/24/2026

This Sunday, Sept. 27, the Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial team invites you to an open house from 2-4 p.m. at Park Place near the memorial site in Flossmoor Park. Please join them to learn more about this exciting, important project coming to our Village!

09/11/2026

Flossmoor Police & Fire team members joined together this afternoon, in remembrance of those lives lost 25 years ago today. (In case you are walking by this weekend, please note the 343 mini flags in front of the Fire Station, placed in honor of the 343 lost from the New York City Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2001.)

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09/11/2026

09/01/2026

🎓🔥 Back-to-School Fire Safety: Know Your Escape Routes!

This week, the OSFM is featuring 7 back-to-school fire safety topics to help students stay safe this school year.

Most students have been on campus for a week or two now. Have you taken a few minutes to plan your escape and identify the ways out of your on- or off-campus housing?

📚 It’s just as important to study your fire escape plan as it is to prepare for your first big test!

🚪 Don’t wait—find your escape routes today. Know two ways out of every room, keep exits clear, and make sure everyone you live with knows the plan.

Address

P. O. Box 39
Flossmoor, IL
60422

Telephone

+17087983885

Website

http://www.fvfd.org/

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