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On Saturday, locals gathered with firefighters from the Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District at their newly opened state-of-the-art station located at 1600 Reinking Road. The event was a celebration of the impressive new facility, which spans 12,700 square feet and cost $3.7 million. The station features a round-the-clock lobby, a versatile community room available for reservation by residents and nonprofit groups, a decontamination area, a training tower, a fitness center, a kitchen, a recreation room, and sleeping quarters.
"We really wanted to make sure the community knows we're here for them," stated Lieutenant Scott Fehrman, who has been with the district for over three decades. The Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District serves the unincorporated areas of Kane County, covering less than 50 square miles. This includes Plato Township as well as portions of Rutland, Campton, and Elgin Townships. The previous station at Route 20 and Reinking Road, which was over 50 years old and primarily housed vehicles, lacked essential amenities like kitchens or sleeping spaces. It was originally manned by volunteers.
The need for a new station became increasingly apparent with the arrival of the Cambridge Lakes Subdivision in 2005 and Carillon, a gated retirement community, two years later. These developments significantly increased call volumes. Approximately ten years ago, the fire district began earmarking funds annually for this project, as noted by Trustee Todd Harris, and they've successfully paid off the entire cost.
Fire Station #3 will provide CPR courses, free blood pressure checks, and the Knox Box Rapid Entry System for residents. This secure black box system is mounted on homes and contains keys and medical information, allowing firefighters swift access during emergencies without causing property damage. Accessible only with a specialized master key, these boxes are invaluable for those with medical conditions or mobility issues.
Reflecting on the district's past, Harris mentioned that in 1936, the area relied on a volunteer fire department. Back then, firefighters would receive calls at home, collect gear from the station, and take between eight to fifteen minutes to reach incidents. The Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District was established in 1957, with ambulance services added in 1975. Nowadays, the district manages two stations—this new one and another at Plank Road and Route 20—each staffed with three firefighter EMTs. Unlike the earlier days, response times have drastically improved.
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