New Associate member Nathan Dufrene was sworn in by fellow members of the VFC158 at the last business meeting. Nathan is looking forward to offering is IT computer systems knowledge to assist with all fire company needs. Welcome Nathan!... (Full Story & Photos)

A blood drive benefiting the Franklin Park VFC Scholarship Fund will be held at Orchard Hill Church, Wednesday, May 5, from 9am - 2pm

All blood donations will be credited toward the Franklin Park VFC Scholarship Fund established in 2018. The Scholarship is available for anyone interested in becoming a 1st responder.

Spaces still remaining, schedule your blood donation appointment today.... (Full Story & Photos)

Down in the depths of your basement, where barely a sliver of outside light ever reaches, is the furnace room – one of the most neglected and underappreciated rooms in your house. Despite it being out of sight and out of mind most days of the year, furnace rooms house vital equipment that, should it be neglected or malfunction, can pose a serious threat to your safety.

Here are 5 safety tips to consider ... (Full Story & Photos)

We all learned about the different gases that can be created in our world back in middle school science class. However, it may have been a while since those lessons so we want to make sure that you have a chance to brush up on your facts about CO gas and the harm it can cause.

Carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible. Carbon monoxide is often called the “Invisible Killer.” This is because this gas ... (Full Story & Photos)

A recognition parade for first responders was held Saturday May 16th from noon until 2:00 PM. It included the Franklin Park Police, Franklin Park Fire Company members and McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority personnel. It came about at the request of a Franklin Park citizen who was insistent upon showing appreciation for first responders during this challenging time. The parade consisted ... (Full Story & Photos)