Residential Fire – 1600 W. Bradley
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1600 W. Bradley Ave., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:24 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment in building “N”. Crews quickly extinguished a small fire in the living room using a fire extinguisher. The resident […]
Champaign Sees Second Highest Year of Construction Value During 2019
Champaign continues to prove to be a great place to live, work, and play, as the City of Champaign’s Building Safety Division processed $252,890,006 in construction permits during 2019. That makes 2019 the second-highest year on record, second only to 2007 when the City processed $305 million of construction permits. During 2019, the Building Safety […]
Media Advisory – Sherwood Court Smoke Alarm Blitz
The Champaign Fire Department has organized a “Smoke Alarm Blitz” in the neighborhood that surrounds the home of the overnight fire at 9 Sherwood Court. On Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Fire Department crews will be going door-to-door on Sherwood Court offering to check smoke alarms. Crews will offer to install free smoke […]
Residential Fire – 9 Sherwood Court
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 9 Sherwood Court, Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:17 p.m. Fire crews rescued two occupants and extinguished the fire that had heavily damaged the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the home at 9 Sherwood Court. Once on the […]
Multi-Family Residential Fire – 506 S. Fourth Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building at 506 S. Fourth Street, Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire found in the laundry room in the parking garage. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of 506 S. Fourth Street of a fire […]
Residential Fire – 915 W. Vine Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 915 W. Vine Street, Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 5:48 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire found in the wall of the living room. Firefighters responded to a report from the occupant of smoke in the home at 915 W. Vine Street. The occupant […]
The Champaign Fire Department Hosts the Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony
On Monday, November 18th, at 6:00 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will host the annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony at the Champaign Fire Department Headquarters at 307 South Randolph Street. This event will honor devoted citizens and those members of Ambulance Services and Champaign Firefighters that have displayed exemplary service to those they […]
Residential Fire – 24 Magnolia Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 24 Magnolia Drive, Sunday, October 27, 2019, at 2:14 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the mobile home. Firefighters responded to a passerby’s report of heavy smoke coming from the mobile home at 24 Magnolia Drive. Once on the scene, crews found heavy […]
Residential Fire – 1605 Henry Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1605 Henry Street, Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 12:23 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the living room of the single-story home. Firefighters responded to a neighbor’s report of smoke coming from the home at 1605 Henry Street. Once on the scene, […]
As Fire Prevention Week 2019 Approaches, Remember: “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2019 Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works […]