The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has been participating in Truck Operations training with our neighboring Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company on Monday nights the last several weeks.

Last night we were drilling on entry and basic search and rescue. Two of our newest members joining in the past 5 months were right in the middle of the activities. Mike Settino made his first entry ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company No.1 has been very fortunate in our recruitment and retention efforts this year. On September 19th Kiran Kumar Gunti joined our ranks, then Thomas Stein joined on October 17th. A hearty welcome to both additions to our Company!

If you have ever considered becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or Fire Police, feel free to stop in at our main station on Thursday ... (Full Story & Photos)

“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” —former President George W. Bush... (Full Story & Photos)

In celebration of Raksha Bandhan, members of Franklin Park’s Indian community held a ceremony for the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company members “to show gratitude for the selfless service that is being provided to the community and to pray for their well-being and success,”.

The members of the Fire Company are grateful for the support from, and the inclusion within, our growing diverse community.

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The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member Michael Settino. Michael's family was on hand to witness his taking the oath of membership. Michael is looking forward to giving back to our community as a volunteer Firefighter.

Welcome to the ranks of the Volunteer FIre Service Michael! ... (Full Story & Photos)