Rockford FIre Department

Yes, it's exactly what you think it is. Rockford's Fire and Water departments are throwing the best party for anyone, especially kids, to cool off.

Firefighters battled a blaze that had fully engulfed a playground near McIntosh Elementary School at 525 N Pierpont Ave. in Rockford.

We're all familiar with the image of a firefighter getting a stuck cat out of a tall tree, but Rockford firefighters had a different scenario to deal with Monday.

Rockford Fire responded to a playground fire last night around 5:30 p.m., and they need our help finding the person who is responsible for starting it.

This video beautifully shows exactly how much Rockford's first responders sacrifice on a daily basis to ensure our safety.

For just a short time, the Rockford Fire Department will be accepting applications.

The home of Rockford Firemen Garren Rainer recently caught fire, and the Rockford Firefighters Union has set up an account to help his family get back on their feet.

Epi The Arson Dog is on duty to help out the Rockford Fire Department.

There's nothing better than a competition that ends with a really, really great deed.

The family's dog, realizing something was very wrong, got the household's attention in time to avert a tragedy.