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Village of McCook, Illinois

Welcome to McCook
Fire Department

McCook Fire Department Maltese Cross badge with flames -- Incorporated 1926

McCook Fire Department

5000 Glencoe Ave  ·  McCook, IL 60525

Chief David W. DeLeshe

Serving our residents and community with professionalism,
compassion, and dedication — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Emergency — Dial 911 Non-Emergency  (708) 447-7561  ·  Option 4

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Village of McCook, Illinois

From the Chief McCook Fire Department

A Message from Leadership

Letter from the Fire Chief

David W. DeLeshe

Fire Chief

Village of McCook Fire Department

On behalf of the McCook Fire Department, I want to thank you for visiting our website and supporting our fire department. Our mission is simple but vital: safeguard life and property through proactive education, prevention, and rapid emergency response.

Every day, our firefighter/paramedics train and respond with professionalism, compassion, and excellence. Whether it's answering an emergency call, providing fire safety education, or supporting community events, we are proud to serve you.

We strongly believe that fire safety begins long before an emergency occurs. That's why we encourage you to explore the resources on our site—from fire prevention tips to emergency preparedness guides. By working together, we can make our community stronger and safer.

As Fire Chief, I am honored to lead such a dedicated team and to serve such a supportive community. Thank you for trusting us in your times of need and for partnering with us in building a safer tomorrow.

With gratitude and respect,

David W. DeLeshe

Fire Chief

Village of McCook Fire Department

Our Mission

Safeguarding life and property through three core commitments.

Rapid Response

Answering emergency calls with speed, precision, and professionalism to protect lives and property when every second counts.

Prevention

Working proactively to identify and reduce fire hazards before they become emergencies through inspections and safety programs.

Education

Providing fire safety education and emergency preparedness resources to empower our community with life-saving knowledge.


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
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Village Celebrates 100 years!

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​As the Village of McCook celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2026, we pause to look back with pride and gratitude on a century that began in 1926 with a small community and a big sense of purpose. From its early days of modest homes, local businesses, and familiar faces, McCook has grown and changed in countless ways — yet the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor has never faded. Through generations of families, milestones, and memories, the Village has remained a place where tradition matters, service is valued, and community comes first. This centennial is not just a celebration of time passed, but of the people and stories that have shaped McCook into what it is today.

New Addition!

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The McCook Fire Department is proud to share the completion of our station expansion, with the addition of two new apparatus bays.  This new space will allow us to grow as we continue to serve the community.  It is an investment in our future, giving our members the tools and space they need.

These new bays will equipped with new gear storage racks, and room for other new equipment we have purchased.  Our truck and future new engine will occupy this space.

This expansion reflects the Village's continued investment in public safety and the dedicated work of our firefighter/paramedics. By providing this additional space, we are positioning the department to serve our residents more effectively now and in the future.  


Text to 9-11

WC3 - our dispatch center for McCook, is excited to announce that it is now offers Text-to-911 Service.  Please see their press release below.
WC3 Text-to-911 Press release

Improving our Future...

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Village Board approved a contract with MacQueen Group, to purchase a new fire engine, to be delivered in late 2027 or first quarter of 2028.  This custom apparatus will serve as the department's front-line engine and rescue squad, replacing our 2001 Spartan Gladiator.

This new Pierce Enforcer PUC will bring the latest technology and apparatus safety standards to our Department.  We look forward to working with Pierce in completing its design and configurations.
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New Ambulance - 2026
The Village Board approved purchasing a new 2026 Ford 550 / Demers Ambulance on October 7, 2024, which will be completed in Quarter 4 of 2026.  This will replace our spare 2007 ambulance.  The new ambulance will "mirror" our current 2022 Ford/Demers.

​Moving forward, expanding or maintaining two fully equipped ambulances helps to ensure better coverage, reduced response times, and the ability to handle multiple simultaneous emergencies more effectively. Given how vital EMS is in the overall emergency response system, this move reflects a recognition of the need for a robust pre-hospital care system in the community.

This could not be possible without the support of Mayor Carr and our Village Board!
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 2022 Ford/Demers
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