Category: Fire Department Press Releases

Commercial Fire – 2400 W. Bradley Ave.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in fume extractor and dust collector outside building “T”, Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 1:37 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to smoke coming from the “T” building. Upon arrival, crews reported smoke […]


Residential Fire – 2100 Block of W. White St.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment complex in the 2100 block of W. White St., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:41 a.m. Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish any remaining hot spots. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this three-story apartment building. Once on […]


Champaign Fire Department Will Be Hosting Ice Rescue Training

The Champaign Fire Department will be hosting surface ice rescue technician training January 24th and 25th, 2025, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign. Instructors from Muddy River Divers will teach firefighters from Champaign Fire, along with other area fire departments, techniques for ice rescue. Classroom training will begin at Champaign Fire Department Station […]