This afternoon 4:11 p.m. the New Lenox Fire Protection District received a call for a residential structure fire on the 900 block of Schoolgate Road. Upon arrival, the fire was upgraded to a full-still response.

The fire appears to have started outside and traveled up the side of the building into the attic. The fire was under control by 4:31 p.m. Most of the damage was kept to one unit, which is ... (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 April 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM CST and application Deadline is April 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST. Applications will be provided by IO Solutions.

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2025 Starting Salary: $74,382 Top Out Salary 2028: $107,803
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This morning, the New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) blessed a new fire engine that is going into service today.

Fire Chief Adam Riegel, Deputy Chiefs Dennis Randolph and Terry Vavra, Battalion Chief Brian Applegate, Chaplain Bill Ciston and NLFPD Station 2 Lieutenant and Firefighters took part in the blessing of the new engine Thursday morning. It is part of a fire service tradition that ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon at 2:54 p.m. the New Lenox Fire Protection District received a call for a residential structure fire on the 700 block of Amber Road, which was called in by a neighbor.

Upon arrival firefighters observed smoke showing from a single-family residence. The firefighters then reported a working fire on the side wall of the garage. A neighbor was outside with their garden hose trying to keep ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 10:30 a.m. the New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) received a call for a structure fire on the 1000 block of South Cedar Road in New Lenox.

Upon arrival, New Lenox Engine 63 observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the building and the call was updated to a full still response.

All employees in the building were evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

The NLFPD remains ... (Full Story & Photos)