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Village Celebrates 100 years!

​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.

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.
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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