Fire Department Adopt-a-Hydrant Program The Village of Gurnee’s Fire Department works hard to prevent fires but, when they do occur, there is an important resource in your neighborhood that your...

Government Hydrant Meter Rental/Tanker Fill The Public Works Department rents contractors hydrant meters and offers tanker fills for obtaining large volumes of water for construction and/or building p...

Public Works Department Utility Division The Utility Division has 10 employees and is responsible for operating and maintaining the Village’s water distribution system and sanitary sewer conveya...

Fire Department Instruction and Education Fire prevention and safety is a top priority for the Village of Gurnee Fire Department. Therefore, the Fire Department has several programs in place to help r...

Fire Department Fire Department History 1930s A fire occurring at the Richard Hook Residence in 1930 played a major role in the history of the Gurnee Fire Department. The Bucket Brigade method previou...

Public Works Department Public Works Department Public Works Administration coordinates and oversees the Street, Utility, and Vehicle Maintenance Divisions. Combined, the Public Works Department is re...

Public Works Department Parkway Tree Program 2022 Parkway Tree Program Application and Species (Applications/payment due by April 1, 2022) Each spring the Village offers a 50/50 program to residents f...

Government Village Standard Details Erosion Control Construction Entrance (DGN) Construction Entrance (PDF) Ditch Check (DGN) Ditch Check (PDF) Storm Drain Inlet Protection (DGN) Storm Drain Inlet Pro...

Government Geographic Information Systems What are Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a collection of hardware and software for managing geographic (spatial...

Fire Department Fire Safety Tips at Home A ccording to the National Safety Council , a home fire is reported every 86 seconds. It's best to make sure all efforts are being made as to not become part o...

Public Works Department Forestry The Forestry section consists of a Lead Maintenance Worker, an additional full-time ISA certified Arborist, and seasonal help during the summer months. It is the respo...

Fire Department History of Gurnee Fire Department from 1948 - 1978 by Chief Sam Dada The year of 1948 was an eventful year for the Gurnee Fire Department. I joined the department on February 17, 1948....