Kaneville Volunteer Fire Department

06/17/2026

Live fire training was conducted this evening at the Fox Valley Career Center, where our personnel continued to sharpen their skills.

Every training evolution is another opportunity to improve, push beyond previous limits, and build confidence in a controlled environment before facing real emergencies. Our members continue to strive for excellence, challenging themselves to become stronger, safer, and more capable firefighters with every opportunity to train.

We work harder every day because we serve a greater purpose. We remain committed to providing our community with highly trained, dedicated firefighters who are prepared to answer the call.

A special thank you to Instructor Lancaster for assisting us through our burns this evening.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Reminder: the monthly Trustee meeting was moved to Wednesday at 7pm.

06/14/2026

Serving until noon, come see us! 🥞

06/12/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Please join us for a great breakfast and stop for a visit at the Historical Society houses across the street!

06/10/2026

We have multiple fire calls going on right now, most due to downed trees and powerlines. Harter Rd is closed in town. Please be patient as we navigate through the damage.

06/04/2026

** MEETING DATE CHANGE**
The regular Fire Trustee meeting of Monday, June 15th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm

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05/27/2026

The Kaneville Fire Protection District is proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant through the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the amount of $17,670.00 to replace our aging structural firefighting boots.

This funding is an important investment in the safety and readiness of our firefighters. Structural firefighting boots are critical protective equipment that help keep our personnel safe while operating in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Replacing aging gear ensures our members can continue serving the community with reliable, up-to-date equipment while maintaining the highest level of protection possible.

This grant not only benefits our firefighters but also strengthens the level of service we are able to provide to the Kaneville community. By securing outside funding opportunities such as this, the department can continue improving firefighter safety and operational readiness while reducing the financial burden on local taxpayers.

Chief Chase would like to personally thank Administrative Assistant Cathy Kovach for her hard work in obtaining this grant. Her years of experience and dedication to the grant process has once again made a positive impact on the department.

We would also like to thank the Office of the State Fire Marshal for their continued support of the fire service and commitment to firefighter safety.

05/27/2026

Our new candidates spent time tonight practicing proper donning and doffing procedures before our evening meeting. Training on safely putting on and removing gear is an important part of firefighter safety and preparedness. Great job by everyone for putting in the work and building strong habits from day one! 🚒