Meet Chief Brian Kunce
Hello and welcome to the Boone County Fire Protection District #2 website. My name is Brian Kunce. I was born in Rockford, Illinois and have lived in the area my whole life.
On September 1, 2019, I was sworn in as Fire Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District #2. I have been in fire service since 1982. April of 2021 marked 39 years in the Fire Service and 20 of those years as a Chief Officer.
One of the best parts about being Boone County’s Fire Chief is working alongside some of the most dedicated, hardworking personnel I know. Our department is a tight knit family helping serve the community of Boone County.
In addition to working as the Boone County Fire Chief, I also work full time as the Deputy Chief of Operations at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport Fire Department.
I’d like to thank our community for their continued support of the Boone County Fire Protection District #2.
Engine 341 is used for heavy rescues and goes to vehicle accidents, medical calls and fires. This engine holds 850 gallons of water and is housed at our Belvidere station.
Engine 301 is used for Structure Fires and has a full Air Cascade system on it. This engine holds 3000 gallons of water and is housed at our Belvidere station.
357 is a Ladder Truck and goes to structure fires, high angle rescues and vehicle accidents. This truck has a 109 foot ladder and holds 500 gallons of water and 60 gallons of foam. This vehicle is housed at the Belvidere station.
371 is our Tender and holds 4,000 gallons of water to help with fires that water is not easily accessible. 371 can also be used as an engine. This vehicle is housed at the Belvidere station.
Brush truck 360 responds to all vegetation fires and can get into most places that the big trucks can't go. This vehicle is house at the Belvidere station.
Light Rescue 342 is used for Medical calls, Fire inspections, and helps pull department trailers. This vehicle is housed at the Belvidere station.
This is one of our Chief's Buggy. Deputy Chief Dennis Dovenmuehle drives this to calls.
343 is a rescue truck that was won thru a FEMA grant and is used for pulling department trailers and goes to all water rescue calls. This vehicle is housed at the Belvidere station.
372 is our 1989 Tender and holds 3,000 gallons of water to help with fires that water is not easily accessible and is housed at the Belvidere station.
Our newest ladder truck 357 and our previous ladder truck 351
Our reserve Ladder truck 351. This vehicle is housed at the Belvidere station.
This interesting looking vehicle is called MVU ( Mobile Ventilation Unit) This unit is housed at our Belvidere station and is Owned by MABAS. This unit has a 100 hp fan motor on elevating, rotating, and tilting stalk. Used for hi-rise ventilation, confined space ventilation, mass decontamination/cooling (with an attachment for hose), toxic gas dissolution, etc https://www.mabas-il.org/about/
373 is our Tender and holds 3,000 gallons of water to help with fires that water is not easily accessible. 373 can also be used as an engine and is housed at the Garden Prairie station.
Engine 302 is used for heavy rescues and goes to vehicle accidents, medical calls and fires. This engine holds 1000 gallons of water and is housed at our Garden Prairie station.
Who we are today
Today Boone County Fire District #2 is under the leadership of Chief Brian Kunce. Among the department is three Deputy Chiefs, two Captain’s, six Lieutenants and thirty-five firefighters. With locations in Belvidere, Illinois and Garden Prairie, Illinois our volunteer department is able to best serve the community’s needs.
Upcoming Events and Meetings.
See our involvement in our community and visit us during our next meeting or event.