From Sirens to Smiles: What’s New at Rock Falls Fire Dept!

Season 2, Episode 78
In this episode of Along the Rock, host Mark Morris welcomes Deputy Fire Chief Kyle Sommers from the Rock Falls Fire Department to talk about the department’s expanding role in the community and an exciting new project on the horizon.

Learn how Rock Falls firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies—far beyond just fires—including medical calls, water rescues, and technical incidents. Sommers also discusses a planned joint training facility with Sterling Fire Department, a project inspired by the late Lieutenant Garrett Ramos, whose legacy lives on through this effort.

Hear how the department stays connected through school programs, public events, and safety inspections, and why public outreach is key to earning support and trust.

📢 Don’t miss this in-depth look at how a small-town fire department is preparing for a safer future.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:44 - What's New at Rock Falls Fire Department?
10:09 - It Takes a Community

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