Tradition, Service and Volunteerism 

  On October 11, 1907, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department was chartered. Edgar H. McChesney, village president, appointed Harry J. Blackburn Fire Chief and 22 men were enrolled to serve as volunteer firefighters, during a village hall meeting.

 Today the tradition lives on, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company is still completely volunteer. From the Chief to the rank of firefighter, the 60 men and women who serve as volunteers today are always ready to help, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some of them may very well live next door or down the street - and one probably does.

 Our firefighters remain some of the most dedicated neighbors you will ever have. They are also some of the most experienced, highly-trained and professional firefighters anywhere. With over 700 years of experience in firefighting and rescue services, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company is constantly renewing itself with the latest in fire service equipment and training.

 They Volunteer for the same reason the 23 men did nearly a 100 years ago, because they care and they want to keep Glen Ellyn a great and safe place to live!

  The Fire Mark: Continuing a Tradition 

  Fire marks were used in the 1700s to designate homes or buildings protected by the fire insurance companies. They were generally oval plates placed on the outside of a structure to let volunteer fire brigades know which buildings carried a "reward" if saved.

 The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company renewed this tradition when it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1982. Many residents of the community at that time displayed their pride in their volunteer firefighters by mounting commemorative fire marks on their homes.

 And now, once again you too can show your pride in Glen Ellyn's dedicated volunteer firefighters. Cast metal fire marks similar to the Diamond Jubilee castings are again available to the community. Painted in gold, red, white and blue, these fire marks are a colorful addition to your home, whether inside or out.

 Fire marks may be obtained by contributing $145 per household, or $240 per business.

 Fire marks may be picked up at the Glen Ellyn Station One, on the corner of Main and Pennsylvania, any Monday night at 7PM