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Willow Springs Fire & Rescue (IL)1 viewsDEFUNCT - The Willow Springs Fire Department (Illinois) officially merged with the Tri-State Fire Protection District when village residents passed a referendum on March 15, 2016.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Scales Mound Fire District (IL)1 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Streator Fire Department (IL)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Maple Park Fire Department (IL)1 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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St. Anne Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Campbell Hill Fire Department (IL)0 viewsPopulation <500.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Waterman Volunteer Fire Department (IL)0 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Girard_FPD.jpg
Girald Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Pingree_Grove_FPD.jpg
Pingree Grove Fire Protection District (IL)1 viewsDEFUNCT ????BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Chillicothe_FPD.jpg
Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District (IL)1 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Decatur Airport Fire Rescue (IL)0 viewsAirport fire service was previously deployed from Decatur Fire Department Station 7. In 2023, a new ARFF Station was constructed in a more central location on the airfield.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Stockton Fire Department (IL)0 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Sparta Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Kell Community Fire & Rescue (IL)0 viewsPopulation <500.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Baldwin Fire Department (IL)0 viewsPopulation <500.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Troy Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Hamilton Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Effingham Fire Department (IL)0 viewsDEFUNCT - The Effingham Fire Department officially merged with the Effingham County fire services on July 1, 2015. BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Northwest Fire Department (IL)0 viewsDEFUNCT - Northwest Fire Department merged in 2024, when the Washington Township Fire Department and the Huntertown Fire/Northwest Fire District consolidated to form the Northwest Allen County Fire Protection District.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Greenville_FPD.jpg
Greenville Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Cherry_Valley_FPD.jpg
Cherry Valley Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Collinsville Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Crete Township Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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East Side Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Chester_fd~1.jpg
Chester Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Villa_Hills_fd.jpg
Villa Hills Fire Department (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Belmont_FPD.jpg
Belmont Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsDEFUNCT - The Belmont Fire Protection District merged in 1988 with the neighboring Downers Grove Estates Fire District. Following this vote, the two districts became the current Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Hamel_FPD.jpg
Hamel Fire Protection District (IL)1 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Monmouth Fire Department (IL)0 viewsMonmouth, Illinois is nicknamed the "Maple City" due to the large number of towering maple trees that historically populated—and continue to dot—the area.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
Breeze_FPD.jpg
Breese Fire Protection District (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department (IL)0 viewsRidgway, Illinois earned the title of "Popcorn Capital of the World" in the 1960s due to its massive popcorn production, driven by the presence of a major Blevins Popcorn Company plant. Population <2,000.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Oak Brook Fire Rescue (IL)0 viewsBobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Beaverton Fire Department (OR)2 viewsDEFUNCT - The Beaverton Fire Department officially merged with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) in 1996 when the city annexed into the fire protection district.BobBrooksJun 30, 2026
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Pecatonica Fire Department (IL)2 viewsDEFUNCT / MOVED STATION - The Pecatonica Fire Department is still active. They have two fire stations and both are in Pecatonica. The Seward station is closed.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Capitol Airport Department of Public Safety (IL)3 viewsDEFUNCT - The Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois, officially changed its name to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in 2004. The facility—was renamed to honor the 16th U.S. President and longtime Springfield resident.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Newport Township Volunteer Fire Department (IL)2 viewsBobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Skokie Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Mt. Morris Fire Protection District (IL)2 viewsFor the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District (IL), "Let Freedom Ring" means hosting their legendary, community-wide Independence Day festivities—specifically centering around the Fireman's Breakfast.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Mitchell Fire Department (IL)4 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Dunlap Fire & Rescue (IL)3 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Cahokia Fire Department (IL)2 viewsBobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Three Rivers Fire District (OH)3 viewsThe Three Rivers Fire District in Coshocton County, Ohio, gets its name from its service area, which primarily covers and protects three local townships: Tuscarawas, Keene, and Millcreek.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Hudson Fire Department (OH)4 viewsBuilt in 1912, the Hudson Clock Tower is a historic 44-foot-9-inch Romanesque landmark located on the Green in downtown Hudson, Ohio.BobBrooksJun 28, 2026
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Channahon Minooka Fire District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Mattoon Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Owaneco Fire Department (IL)4 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Tonica Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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West Frankfort Fire Department (IL)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Robbins Fire Department (IL)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Aroma Park Fire Department (IL)3 viewsDEFUNCT / NAME CHANGE - The Aroma Park Fire Department was established in 1975. They reorganized and restructured internally and made the change to become the Aroma Park Fire Protection District. Unknown what date.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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West Frankfort Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Marywood Volunteer Fire Department (IL)4 viewsDEFUNCT - The Marywood Fire Department in Illinois ceased operating and merged its fire services with the City of Aurora in 1994.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Signal Hill Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Makanda Township Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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French Village Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Kraft Fire Department (IL)3 viewsDEFUNCT - The Kraft plant in Champaign, IL, was not sold as an independent facility. Instead, Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz completed their megamerger on July 2, 2015, making the local facility a major Kraft Heinz manufacturing hub.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Downs Community Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsThe Viking on the Downs Community FPD shoulder patch represents the local school district mascot, the Tri-Valley Vikings. The FD utilizes the Viking insignia as a symbol of their unity with, and protection of, the Tri-Valley school system.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Galva Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Fairmont City Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Chadwick Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Madison Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Salem Fire District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Newark Fire Department (IL)4 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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South Beloit Fire Rescue (IL)4 viewsDEFUNCT - The South Beloit Fire Department officially merged its firefighting and EMS services with the Town of Beloit (Wisconsin) effective July 2024.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Itasca Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Limestone Township Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Thornton Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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River Grove Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Village of River Forest Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Cullom Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsThe hot air balloon on the Cullom Fire Protection District shoulder patch is a tribute to the town's famous Cullom Homecoming Celebration and a long-standing tradition of hot air balloon ascensions that dates back to as early as 1898.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Buffalo Grove Fire Department (IL)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Beardstown Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Granite City Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Garden Homes Fire Protection District (IL)5 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Frankfort Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department (IL)4 viewsDEFUNCT - Unknown what year. The Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department did not merge with another external department. Instead, it evolved into the Lake Villa Fire District.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Lisle-Woodridge Fire District (IL) 4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Harvey Fire Department (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Channahon Fire Protection District (IL)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Christopher Fire Department (IL)4 views"Land of Lincoln" is the official slogan of the State of Illinois, honoring the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln moved to Macon County, Illinois in 1830 when he was 21 years old. He lived in Illinois until he became President in 1861.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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La Crescent Fire Department (MN)2 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Hopkins Rural Fire Rescue (NC)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Galveston Fire Rescue (TX)2 viewsThe sailing ship on the Galveston Fire Department shoulder patch represents the city’s deep-rooted maritime history. It specifically honors the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, the official Tall Ship of Texas and a celebrated floating museum.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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South Hampton Fire Department (NH)4 viewsPopulation <2,000.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Hooksett Fire Department (NH)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Alameda Fire Department (NM)3 viewsDEFUNCT - Unknown what year. The Alameda Fire Department did not merge, but was reorganized and transitioned from a volunteer agency into an all-career, paid department under Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Flower Mound Fire & Rescue (OK)2 viewsDEFUNCT - The Flower Mound Volunteer Fire Department in Comanche County, Oklahoma restructured in November 2012 and transitioned into the Valley View Volunteer Fire Department.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Sandoval County Fire Rescue (NM)4 viewsThe conquistador featured on the Sandoval County FD shoulder patch is Francisco Vásquez de Coronado. He is depicted in traditional Spanish explorer armor. This imagery honors Coronado's historic 1540–1542 expedition through the region.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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South East Fire Department (NE)3 viewsThe Southeast Fire and Rescue Department (also known as the Southeast Rural Fire Department) is located in Lancaster County.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Huey Ferrin Boulder Fire Protection District (IL)4 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Ottsville Volunteer Fire Company (PA)2 viewsDEFUNCT - The Ottsville Volunteer Fire Company was previously located at 249 Durham Rd, Ottsville, PA. In late 2023, the organization was formally closed and merged into the regional Palisades Regional Fire Rescue.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Walker City Fire Department (MI)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Kentucky 86 Fire Department (KY)2 viewsThe Kentucky 86 Volunteer Fire Department, located in Cecilia, KY, was formed in 1979. I love this patch because it shows the simplicity back then of a newly created small FD in a small town. Two colors and "KY 86" on a generic Maltese patch.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Torrance County Fire District 3 (NM)3 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Holcomb Fire Department (KS)3 views BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Vanport Fire Department (PA)3 viewsThe skunk on the Vanport VFD shoulder patch is a tribute to "Ray," a deceased skunk that crawled under the station's foundation during the building process. The skunk is affectionately recognized as the official mascot of the department.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Hackleburg Fire & Rescue (AL)2 viewsOn April 27, 2011, a violent, long-track EF5 tornado nearly wiped the small town of Hackleburg, Alabama, off the map. Packing winds of up to 210 mph and carving a path up to 1.25 miles wide, the devastating storm killed 18 people.BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Beaumont Mobile Oil Refinery Fire Department (TX)3 viewsDEFUNCT - The Mobil Oil Refinery in Texas (located in Beaumont) was not sold. It was absorbed into ExxonMobil on November 30, 1999, when Exxon and Mobil completed their landmark corporate merger. BobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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Mentor on the Lake Fire & Rescue (OH)6 viewsBobBrooksJun 27, 2026
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