Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company

Official Twitter account for the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company. Proudly serving Glen Ellyn, IL for 117 years and counting! Dial 911 for all emergencies.

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Glen Ellyn's volunteer firefighters log more than 12,000 training hours each year, honing their skills and remaining ready to serve when called upon. If you'd like to be part of the tradition of Neighbors Protecting Neighbors, visit https://t.co/AIyXIEBrOU to learn more.

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We're going way back this Wednesday to celebrate Glen Ellyn's tradition of Neighbors Helping Neighbors since 1907. If you are interested in being a part of the tradition, visit https://t.co/AIyXIEBrOU.

#GlenEllyn #Volunteer #FireFighters

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Ready to jump on the engine? Now’s your chance to learn how.
We’re always recruiting volunteer firefighters and would love to meet you.

Join us any Monday @ 7pm to see how it works.
Stop by our Pennsylvania or Taft station or message us to get started.

https://t.co/AIyXIEBrOU

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🚒 Did you know?
Firefighters can “see” through thick, black smoke.

We use a handheld thermal imaging camera that doesn’t use light at all—it reads heat instead.

That means in a burning building, we can spot a person, a pet or hidden fire… even when it's zero-visibility.

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We’re so proud of our GE Team! 🚒 On March 8th, they tackled the Fight For Air Climb—full gear, air masks, and all!

Not only did they support clean air and lung health, they got some team bonding… and earned an extra day off from the gym (though we doubt they’ll take it 😉).

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So who is the man behind the lens? Someone we are certainly grateful for. Learn more about him here: https://t.co/SmuWmmv0K8

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Interested in suiting up? Learn how volunteer firefighting works by joining us for a Monday night training session. Learn more at https://t.co/AIyXIEBrOU #GlenEllyn #Volunteer #Firefighters

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What are those bright yellow “icy water” suits rescuers wear? They’re cold-water rescue suits — basically survival armor against freezing temps. After every call, they get a full scrub so they’re clean, safe, and ready for the next save. #RespectTheGear #VolunteerFirefighters

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Ahh… nothing like a nice winter walk in the park with a side of cryotherapy.
#AlwaysBeTraining #GlenEllyn #Volunteer #Firefighters

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Happy Thanksgiving, Glen Ellyn! Stay alert while you cook. #FirePrevention

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We're thankful to FF Patrick Ryan for his service to the Village as a volunteer firefighter and for going the extra mile to capture great photography. Thank you for the exceptional shots, Patrick!

Learn about Patrick's journey into firefighting here: https://t.co/SmuWmmv0K8

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We're thankful to have such dedicated mentors! #glenellyn #firefighter #alwaysbetraining

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Turkey fryers can be dangerous and cause a serious fire hazard. Watch how quickly things can go wrong. https://t.co/BHxlTpC8Yz

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Before you cook the birds, read these safety words. ;)
#GlenEllyn #FirePrevention #Thanksgiving

Safety Tips compliments of the NFPA. Learn more at
https://t.co/Fj7eMgNlMa

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Join us this Friday (11/28) for the Tree Lighting at 6pm sharp! Families can start gathering at 5pm. #GlenEllyn #Traditions

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Crawling together in low visibility builds trust and keeps firefighters safe. Every hand, every step, counts. #FirefighterTraining #Teamwork

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The Guinness World Record for putting on firefighter turnout gear is 27.08 seconds! Here our team train to quickly and safely put on their gear.

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We had a brilliant blue sky for this past Sunday morning's ladder truck training. The view from atop did not disappoint. #alwaysbetraining

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Training Today, Saving Lives Tomorrow! Drills and simulations aren’t just practice—they build communication, trust, and coordination, skills that are critical when real emergencies arise.

Interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter? Visit
https://t.co/AIyXIEBrOU

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To all our veterans — we salute you for your courage and sacrifice.