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1. Where can I drop off an old fire extinguisher?

P.A. Crimson Fire Risk Services located at 920 N. Ridge, Unit C-7 in Lombard. Their phone number is: 630-424-3400.

2. Where can I drop off old medications (no controlled substances)?

Lombard Pharmacy located at 805 South Main Street. Their phone number is 630-495-2333.

3. What type of fires are the #1 cause of home fires and fire fatalities?

Cooking fires. Make sure to stay alert and keep a fire extinguisher close by when cooking and grilling.

4. *How many fire stations are in Lombard?

The Fire Department has two fire stations. Station One is located at 50 E. St. Charles Road in the downtown business area. Station Two is located at 2020 S. Highland Avenue just north of Yorktown Shopping Center.

5. Can I have a recreational fire in my yard?

See the guidelines listed. More...

6. What type of fire extinguisher should you keep in your kitchen?

Use an A-B-C extinguisher anywhere in your home. Class "A" is for ordinary combustible materials (wood, paper, and most plastics). Class "B" fires involve flammable or combustible liquids (grease, oil, kerosene or gasoline). Class "C" fires involve electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. An A-B-C extinguisher will cover all possibilities. These can be purchased at local hardware stores.

7. *Do I need a license for a fire or burglar alarm?

Fire Alarm - Yes

Burglar Alarm - Yes, if it is hooked up to our Police Department.

8. *Can I schedule a tour of the fire station?

If you have a group that would like to tour either of the fire stations, call (630) 620-5736 and ask for the Bureau of Public Education. A time will be set up for your group to tour either of the fire stations. If you and your family just happen by and would like to stop in, please do so. The firefighters will be glad to show you around.

9. *Do you have someone who will talk to our civic group?

Speakers will make presentations to any group in the Village upon request. The Fire Department will try to accommodate your subject matter or provide one of its own. Schedule a speaker by calling the Bureau of Public Education at (630) 620-5736.

10. *What fire insurance rating does the fire department have?

The ISO insurance rating for all areas of the Village of Lombard is class 3. This is on a scale of 1 being the highest and 10 being the lowest.

11. *Will the Fire Department come to a block party?

The Fire Department will come to block parties if firefighters are available. Appearances are scheduled through the Bureau of Public Education at (630) 620-5736. On-duty companies will be sent to these events. There is a chance they will be late, have to leave or not arrive at all depending on the amount of emergency calls received.