New Fire Station #1

Project Background

The Sycamore City Council has opted to pursue the construction of a new Fire Station 1 in a new location. City Manager Michael Hall, in tandem with Sycamore Fire Department administration and personnel, are evaluating how to optimize the Department's ability to serve our community.

Updates

Project updates will be documented here from newest to oldest as progress unfolds.

  • 5/6/25 Update:  On May 5th, the City of Sycamore held a ceremony to officially break ground on Fire Station 1.
  • 12/11/24 Update:  On December 2nd, City Council approved the 2025 City Budget, which allocates $10.5 million for the new Fire Station 1.  The new station will be funded through $8 million in bonds, $2.5 million from the City's general fund, and $220,000 in interest income.  The City has hired construction management services from Ringland-Johnson Construction and is looking forward to breaking ground in Spring 2025.
  • 6/24/24 Update:  A Workshop Meeting of the Sycamore City Council will be held at Streamwood Fire Department on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:00AM.  This meeting will serve as a workshop for members of the Council and general public to tour an existing station that is very similar to building plans for the new Sycamore Station #1.  Streamwood Fire Department Headquarters is located at 1204 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL 60107.  This meeting is open to the public.  Click here to view a Timeline of Fire Station 1 (PDF) to date.
  • 1/17/24 Update:  The City of Sycamore secures 6.28 acres of land for the new station through a generous donation by IDEAL Industries, Inc.  Click here to view the official Press Release (PDF).
  • 11/6/23 Update:  In conjunction with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, the Sycamore Fire Department is hosting a Coffee & Conversation Open House at Fire Station 1 this Wednesday, November 8th at 8:00 AM.  All are welcome to attend -- no registration required.
  • 10/2/23 Update:  Check out this Fire Station 1 Flyer (PDF) for details at the outset of this important project, as well as the video below highlighting critical issues the SFD faces with current Station #1.