How many fires does Grayslake have?
Thanks to an aggressive public education campaign, the number of structure fires has significantly decreased over the years even though the number of residents has quadrupled in the last decade in Grayslake alone. In 2008 the Grayslake Fire Department had 189 structure fires ranging from small one room fires to fully involved structures. Along with the structure fires in our own district, we also assist other neighbor fire departments with help. The Grayslake Fire Department has agreements with Gurnee and Round Lake Fire Departments sending a vehicle automatically to their town for any reported structure fires. Grayslake responds automatically to Gurnee for fires reported on the west side of the tollway and to Round Lake for any reported fires on the east side of Cedar Lake Road. We also receive the same help by receiving an automatic engine from Gurnee for reported fires east of Atkinson Road and from Round Lake for the West side. This ensures adequate personnel for a manpower intensi
