Serving our Community since 1949
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Leyden Fire District will have 2 items to be voted on at the March 17, 2026 Election. We are seeking a tax increase. We need your help! LFPD has not raised taxes in 51 years. Please attend one of our informational Open House meetings, Thursday February 17 @ 7pm or Saturday February 21, @ 10am. We explain the referendum and our plan for the future.
LEYDEN REFERENDUM INFORMATION
District’s low tax rate - coupled with population growth and aging equipment - has left it in need of additional revenue to ensure the future needs of the community are met.
In order to enhance and modernize the services provided to the citizens of the district, the district needs fleet modernization and fire station repairs.
Calls for service have increased by 51% over the last decade, and funding has not kept up with the demand for service.
The District is primarily funded through property taxes and does not receive funding through county, village or township budgets.
YOU ARE PROTECTED BY THE LEYDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The Leyden Fire Protection District protects more than 18,000 residents in a 4 square-mile area of Cook county.
• Parts of Leyden Township
• Unincorporated Melrose Park
• Unincorporated Franklin Park
• Unincorporated North Lake
BE INFORMED
If the referendum is passed, the District will be able to secure capital for necessary investments through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, which will:
Allow for the district to prepare for growth, training of firefighters and modernized dated operating systems and equipment
Replace aging fleet including aging ALS ambulance and ladder truck
Critical infrastructure projects at the fire station including, a new roof, and replacing an outdated HVAC system.
The Leyden Fire District will have 2 items to be voted on at the March 17, 2026 Election. We are seeking a tax increase.
We need your help! LFPD has not raised taxes in 51 years. Please attend one of our informational Open House meetings, Thursday February 17 @ 7pm or Saturday February 21, 10am. We explain the referendum and our plan for the future.
Ambulance Billing and Reports
EMSMC handles all billing for the Leyden Fire Protection District. For questions on your billing, or to obtain an ambulance report please contact EMSMC
The customer service line you can provide is : 1-800-849-5603
If you have a legal request for records, etc. you can send them to Chartswap.com and their request will be sent directly to our legal team.
The address for correspondence/payments is:
PO Box 547
Wheeling, IL 60090-0547
Car Seat Installation
We have a certified child safety seat installer at Leyden. Call us to schedule an appointment with Firefighter Sites @ 847-455-0180 or BSites@leydenfire.com
Residential Knox Box (Key) Program
Contact us at 847-455-0180 if you want more information!
Smoke Detector Program
Leyden Fire Prot. District has teamed up with Leyden Township to provide AND install smoke detectors in your home. Please contact us or the Leyden Towship Handyman Service for information.
Fire Inspections
We are uniquely situated to help you with both Unincorporated Cook County requirements as well as those of the City of Northlake.
Contact us @ 847-455-0180
The Leyden Fire Protection District follows all Cook County Building codes. Here are the links to the codes.
https://pdfcoffee.com/qdownload/international-fire-code-2021-pdf-free.html
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