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 […]
Residential Fire – 602 S Duncan Road, Unit A
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 602 S Duncan Road, Unit A, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the kitchen of the townhome. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the kitchen of the home. Once on the scene, crews […]
Champaign Fire Department Receives National Award for Effective and Engaging Social Media Campaign
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that the Champaign Fire Department received a first place award from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) for last winter’s “Meet Ember the Elf” social media campaign. The first place “Savvy Award” was awarded to the City in the Social Media-Best Campaign Use category during the […]
Champaign Fire and Police Department’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire and Police Departments will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11th at 8:46 a.m. The Memorial Ceremony will take place at the northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 E University Avenue, at the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial. The Memorial Ceremony will have remarks from Mayor Deborah Frank […]
Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig Installed as President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Fire Chiefs
This morning, during a ceremony at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta, Georgia, Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig was installed as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Founded in 1873 and with over 13,000 members, the IAFC is one of the oldest professional associations in the […]
Residential Fire – Holiday Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire discovered between the homes of 814 and 902 Holiday Drive, Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire found between the two homes. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire between the homes beginning to extend to […]
Champaign Fire and Police Encourage Fireworks Safety for Holiday Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and the nation prepares to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 9,100 fireworks-related, emergency department-treated injuries in 2018, with […]