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....

Police Department PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances July 20, 2022 - Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a health advisory on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalk...

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...

Residents Ethylene Oxide Updates The Village of Gurnee continues to work with county, state and federal officials to address concerns regarding the use of the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), at the Van...