Department News
Safe Driving Practices Around Emergency Scenes: A Crucial Aspect of Road Safety
Families are often on the road together, and it's crucial to prioritize safety, especially near emergency scenes. The Need for Caution Roadside emergencies are more common than many realize. In 2021, 198 people died in crashes involving emergency vehicles. A...
Fire Prevention Bureau
Information on inspections, permits, and knox boxes.
Safety & Public Education
The BCFPD is continually involved in working with our schools, community groups, businesses, local organizations, and citizens to provide effective fire prevention programs and community relations.
CPR/AED Certification
The BCFPD offers CPR/AED certification and recertification classes to citizens and healthcare providers
Be Alarmed
Be Alarmed is a fire safety program that distributes 10-year battery smoke detectors to residents. If you're interested in having a firefighter come to your home and install a smoke detector, please contact us for more information. Battalion Chief Angela Grandgeorge...
The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District provides fire and emergency medical service to residents in portions of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Lake Barrington and Inverness; and portions of unincorporated Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties.