Education and prevention continue to be the most important tools to help save lives. For this reason, the Mount Prospect Fire Department focuses its efforts on reducing fire-related incidents in our community. Our fire and life safety education programs, combined with fire inspections, strive to keep residents from becoming victims of the emotional and physical effects of fire.

Unfortunately, fires do occur from time to time, and the Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for investigating all major fires that occur in Mount Prospect. The Fire Marshal and Fire Inspectors are certified Fire Investigators specially trained to determine the origin and cause of a fire. Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 847/818-5253 with any questions regarding fire investigations.