Addison Fire Protection District

🌡️ This Week’s Weather: Hot, Humid, and Stormy ⛈️

The forecast for this week calls for high temperatures, increased humidity, and the potential for thunderstorms throughout the area.

As temperatures rise, remember to:
✅ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours
✅ Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and those without air conditioning
✅ Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles
✅ Monitor weather alerts and have a plan if severe storms develop

Our crews are prepared to respond, but we encourage everyone to take precautions and stay weather-aware throughout the week.

Stay safe, Addison! 🚒🚑

Addison Fire Protection District #1
Protecting our community through prevention, preparedness, and response.

Battalion Chief Baxa is retiring after service 23 years with the Addison Fire Protection District #1. Battalion Chief Baxa completed over 30 years in the fire service, starting his career in 1996. He served many communities along the way including the Winfield Fire Protection District, Wonder Lake Fire Protection District and Village of Streamwood Public Safety Fire Department before finding his home in Addison where he grew up and went to Highschool. Battalion Chief Baxa is the second member to retire from the District following his Father Retired Captain Baxa who also served a long distinguished career with the District, and now serves on the board of trustees.

Please join us for his final walkoff June 23rd at 0800, Station 71 10 S Addison Rd. Please come out and support Battalion Chief Baxa on the beginning of his next chapter!