Firefighter Michael McCracken is North Park Fire Department 2017 Lynn C. Ray Firefighter of the Year recipient.

North Park Fire Protection District, circa 1973. Photograph courtesy of Charles Wagner family.

At 6:10 on April 9, North Park Fire was dispatched to a structure fire on Kahala Court in Winnebago County.

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North Park Fire was dispatched to a vehicle versus bicycle incident on April 11. One person was transported to a local medical facility.

On April 13, North Park Fire responded to a motor vehicle incident at North Second Street and Harlem Road in Machesney Park.

On April 14, North Park Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle incident at Roosevelt Road and Scott Lane in Machesney Park.

On April 15, North Park Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle incident at Maple Avenue and North Second Street in Machesney Park.

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North Park Fire was dispatched to a structure fire at the Village Inn Motel on May 13.

On May 19, North Park Fire was dispatched to a two vehicle incident at North Alpine and Roosevelt Roads in Machesney Park.

On June 4, North Park Fire was dispatched to an incident in which a vehicle crashed into a home.

North Park Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July!

On July 7, North Park Fire responded to a motor vehicle incident on North Second Street in Machesney Park.

On July 17, North Park Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived in 3 minutes and the fire was under control in 8 minutes.

North Park Fire was dispatched to a water rescue on Sunday, July 30.

North Park Fire will be having a recruit academy class this fall. 815-636-3051 to join mail list for info on upcoming orientation session.

Thanks to everyone that gave blood! The RRVBC bloodmobile was never empty and always had a steady stream of people cycling through.

A memorial service was held for those that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as well as North Park personnel that have passed