Batavia Fire Department

03/09/2026

02/18/2026

Congratulations to FF/PM Dan Johnston and FF/PM Jacob Canada on being named recipients of the 2025 BC Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year Award. This distinguished honor is a testament to your professionalism, dedication, and exemplary service to the community. Your commitment to excellence reflects great credit upon yourselves and the department.
We commend you on this outstanding achievement and thank you for your continued service.

The Firefighter of the year award is intended for a department member who, over the course of the year, has continually put forth an effort of the highest degree. This may involve fire suppression, emergency medical service, fire prevention, training, or any combination of the above. Further, it may involve an individual event or a collection of exceptional performances. This is a member who truly makes the Department a better place because of them and what they have done.

02/18/2026

The Batavia Police Department has been made aware that some residents have received text messages purporting to be from City of Batavia Mayor Jeffrey Schielke. The message claims to be for the purpose of conducting a public survey. Residents are warned that these messages are NOT genuine and are NOT from the City of Batavia or any City Staff. Residents are encouraged to delete these messages if received.

As always, if you get any unsolicited or unexpected messages or emails from a business or government entity, you should call the respective business using verified phone numbers from the company’s website. If you still have questions or concerns, contact the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500 and a staff member will be happy to assist.

02/18/2026

Thank you, Officer Goschey, for all you do for the citizens of Batavia—especially for the children in our community. Your dedication, kindness, and commitment to keeping everyone safe truly make a difference. We appreciate you!

👮‍♀️School Resource Officer Appreciation Day👮‍♀️

Today, the Batavia Police Department proudly recognizes and thanks Officer Goschey for her dedication and service to our schools and community.

From building positive relationships with students to keeping our schools safe, Officer Goschey shows up every day with commitment, compassion, and professionalism. Her presence makes a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Thank you, Officer Goschey, for all that you do to support our students, staff, and families—we appreciate you today and every day! 💙

02/09/2026

Saturday morning, Batavia Fire Department crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at 701 N. Kirk Road. Crews located a fire involving equipment inside a powder coat booth at a manufacturing facility. The building’s sprinkler system activated and helped contain the fire to the equipment, and employees had used fire extinguishers before evacuating.
Firefighters fully extinguished the fire and checked the building to ensure the fire didn’t spread. Smoke was limited to the building, and no injuries were reported. The building remained in use after the incident. The cause is under investigation.
Thank you to our assisting agencies, including Fermi Lab, Geneva, St. Charles, North Aurora, Elburn, and Sugar Grove Fire Departments, for their support.

02/05/2026

Hot surfaces can cause serious injuries in seconds. 🔥

During Burn Awareness Week, we’re reminding families to prevent contact burns; burns caused by touching hot objects like ovens, grills, and cookware.

👶 Supervise children around hot surfaces
🧤 Use oven mitts and protective gear when cooking
🚫 Assume all pots, pans, and tools are hot—even after use

Contact burns send tens of thousands of people to emergency rooms each year, and young children are especially at risk. Let’s take simple steps to keep everyone safe.

Learn more about burn prevention and help spread awareness.

02/05/2026

🔥 It’s Burn Prevention Week! Let’s Talk Scald Safety! 🔥

Did you know that scald burns — burns caused by hot liquids like water, coffee, or steam — are one of the most common types of burns, especially in young children and older adults? 🤕 But the good news is that most scalds are preventable with a few simple safety steps!

💧 Tips to Prevent Scald Burns:
• Set your water heater to 120°F (49°C) or lower
• Always test bath water with your wrist or elbow before getting in
• Turn pot handles inward on the stove to prevent accidental spills
• Use back burners when possible
• Keep hot drinks away from the edge of tables and counters
• Supervise children closely around hot foods and liquids

Every year, thousands of scald injuries happen at home — but with awareness and small changes, we can keep our families safe. 💙

01/29/2026