Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Fire Protection District’s phone system is down due to an internet outage reported Wednesday morning. Residents needing emergency assistance are advised to call 911 directly, as the department’s standard phone lines are temporarily unavailable.
According to a social media post from the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District, the outage has left the department without access to its usual phone services. As of now, there is no estimated time for when the issue will be resolved.
Officials emphasize that anyone experiencing an emergency should call 911 immediately. Emergency dispatch remains fully operational and unaffected by the outage, ensuring prompt response to urgent situations.
The department’s announcement also reassures residents that fire and emergency services will continue as usual, despite the temporary communication disruption. Authorities are working with service providers to restore internet access as quickly as possible.
