Did you know!? Fireworks injure more than 10,000 people each year! Even sparklers can reach 1,200 degrees. Safety matters! That’s why you should always #LeaveItToThePros!

Every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries from fireworks — and the most common injuries are to hands, eyes, and faces. Don’t become a statistic. Celebrate safely and leave the explosions to the experts. Go to a professional show. #LeaveItToThePros

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate the 4th with us! We had an amazing time joining the community in honoring our nation's independence. We’re honored to serve such a supportive and spirited community. We hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day!

Cherry Valley Fire was honored to attend the Back-to-School Kick-Off Event at The Millbrook Townhomes today! We had a blast meeting local families, and sharing important fire safety tips! Thank you to all the families who stopped by. We hope you have a great and safe school year!

We’d like to send a huge THANK YOU to Kennedy for choosing the CVFPD as the recipient of her Girl Scout Cookie donation this year! We’re honored to have been selected as her cause of choice. Keep up the great work—you’re making a difference already!

October is Fire Prevention Month! This year’s theme: "Charge into Fire Safety" – all about using lithium-ion batteries safely. Quick tips: Buy certified products Charge on hard surfaces Recycle batteries properly Join us Sunday, Oct. 12 for our Fire Department Open House!

Join us after the ceremony in welcoming Chief Joseph Corl. Cake & refreshments will be served

Chief Joe Corl

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Proud to welcome Chief Joe Corl! Sworn in 01/26/17 as our new Chief.

Cherry Valley Fire BOONE/WINNEBAGO CO. WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING, APRIL 5TH, 2017 FROM 7–9 PM, CHERRY VALLEY FIRE – STA. 2, 4919 BLACKHAWK RD, RKFD

WEATHER SPOTTERS CLASS TONIGHT! NOAA AT CVFPD, STA#2, 4919 BLACKHAWK RD, ROCKFORD-TIME: 7:00 PM, NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED.

Welcome home Heroes! #VetsRoll

On 10/11/17,FULL SCALE EXERCISE at Sta 2 from Noon to 5 PM. Are you interested in volunteering to be a victim? Call us at 815.332.5382

Severe Weather Preparedness Week for Illinois: March 4 - 10, 2018

IEMA 'Severe Weather Preparedness Guide" - check it out! weather.gov/lot/severeprep…

Did you know that Illinois ranks 5th in the United States for the most tornadoes per square mile? BE PREPARED!

Interested in training to be a Storm Spotter? Weather Spotter Training through the National Weather Service is being offered on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cherry Valley Fire Station #2, 4919 Blackhawk Rd, Rockford. Training is Free & lasts about 2 hr

Cherry Valley Fire Department FUNDRAISER AT GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY Saturday, March 17th VALID 12PM– 5PM (they will donate 10% ALL DAY – just mention you want 10% to go to Cherry Valley Fire Protection District) 10% OF OUR TOTAL SALES WILL BE DONATED TO-GO ORDERS ARE INCLUDED

The Midwest Regional Extrication Competition WILL NOT be held this year.