The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night around 9:15 p.m., the Manhattan Fire Protection District received a call for a structure fire on the south side of Delaney Road and Rydal Street from an individual who was passing by the property. On the initial call, New Lenox Engine 63 was also asked to respond, and once they arrived, it was found to be in the New Lenox Fire Protection District on the north side of Delaney. Fire crews ... (Full Story)

Effective October 18, 2021 the Board of Trustee's will hold their monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month starting at 6 PM in the training room of Station 1. This is a change from published meeting time of 7pm.... (Full Story)

New Lenox Fire Protection District’s Battalion Chief Michael Parkhurst has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on August 3, 2021, to confer the designation. Battalion Chief Parkhurst is now one of only 1,554 CFOs worldwide.

The Designation program is a voluntary program ... (Full Story & Photos)

The New Lenox Fire Protection District will be accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics. On-line applications will be available starting August 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM CST. Applications will be provided by IO Solutions.... (Full Story)