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The Lake Forest Fire Department serves as the first line of protection to the City of Lake Forest. Their mission extends beyond fire emergency response; it includes preserving life, protecting property, and fostering safety. Through training, preparation, and attentiveness, the Lake Forest Fire Department is vital to the community’s resilience and security.

Currently, the Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Station Headquarters jointly share the Public Safety building located at 255 West Deerpath Road. With the relocation of the Police Department in 2026, the Fire Department will expand its footprint while modernizing its fire station.

The vision for the station expansion and modernization centers on creating a people-focused space that supports the health, wellness, and safety of occupants. By zoning the station using Hot, Warm, and Cold zones, the new layout will help contain contaminants and provide a healthy workplace. The arrangement of interior spaces is strategically organized with clear circulation paths to ensure efficiency and quick response times, prioritizing excellent fire service. These updates will support recruitment and retention efforts for Departmental staff.

The Lake Forest Fire Department is the first responder to their community’s emergency needs, and it is important to the department to facilitate community engagement. The revitalized exterior facade, extended apparatus bay, and new entry and training room provide a welcoming community connection and updated presence within the City. The renovated fire station will allow firefighters and EMS personnel to perform their duties effectively and to the highest standard, while helping the Fire Department achieve its goals of becoming a leader in the fire service. Through an efficiently designed plan and responsible use of funds, the renovation and modernization will support the Fire Department for many years into the future.

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