In The Community

The Lombard Fire Department strives to provide excellent fire safety and response to Lombard residents, community members, and visitors. The Fire Department is also involved in several charitable and community events including:

  • Annual Open House: Second Wednesday in October
  • Fire Department Toy Drive and Toy Parade
  • Fire Department Pink T Shirt Fundraiser
  • Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair
  • Lombard's Cruise Night Events

2022 Donation to Bhorade Cancer Center

Fire department staff and Bhorade Cancer manager photo op with large check

On November 2, 2022, the Lombard Fire Department donated $4,600 to the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Bhorade Cancer Center. To date, this is the Department's largest donation to the Cancer Center and brings their donation total to $25,550. This contribution was made possible by their 9th Annual Pink T-Shirt Fundraiser, which helps raise awareness for breast cancer and supports the Cancer Center team at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

Pictured from left to right: Lombard Fire Chief Rick Sander, Lombard Deputy Fire Chief Ray Kickert; Manager of Bhorade Cancer Center Nina Poulaki, Lombard Fire Lieutenant Alex Johnson, and Pink T-Shirt Fundraiser Coordinator and Lombard Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Hopper. 

2022 Toy Parade

The 2022 Lombard Toy Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Fire Department began at Fire Station 45 and proceeded south on Main Street to Glenbard East High School. Despite the cold drizzle, residents lined up along southbound Main Street to donate toys and baby supplies.