Frequently Asked Questions

Open burning is prohibited except for outdoor fireplaces, cooking devices and pits. A recreational fire may only be conducted if there is a valid permit for open burning issued by the Lake Zurich Fire Prevention Bureau. Please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 847-540-5073 with any additional questions or an application for a permit.

The Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department includes 4 stations. Station 1 (Lake Zurich Village’s Main Fire Station/Headquarters) 321 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 6004 (847) 540-5070 Station 2 (Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District) 350 W. Highway 22, N. Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 540-5094 Station 3 (Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District) 1075 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (847) 540-5080 Station 4 (Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District) 21970 Field Pkwy, Deer Park, IL 60010 (847) 540-3253

The Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department does not accept medical waste (such as used syringes)for disposal.

Residents with disabilities or special needs, or their families or caregivers, may register with the Village’s Premise Alert Program.

The Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department offers a residential Knox Box program for emergency access to a structure during a medical or well-being request.

The LZFRD offers a variety of CPR courses to the public including American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Provider, Heartsaver CPR w/AED, and Heartsaver First Aid. Online eLearning classes are also offered.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a “silent killer” because it is odorless, tasteless, invisible, and lighter than air. CO is quickly absorbed by the body, preventing blood from bringing oxygen to cells, tissues and organs, suffocating its’ victims. Victims of carbon monoxide poisoning are often sickened or killed while sleeping. A carbon monoxide detector will sound when levels of the gas are elevated, alerting residents that they need to leave the home.

The Fire Department recommends that you replace smoke alarms every 10 years and carbon monoxide detectors every 5 years. Changing the batteries every six months is recommended. Homeowners should install smoke alarms on every level of their home and inside and outside of all bedrooms or sleeping areas.