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 […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2001 S First St $422,000 11-4-19 Commercial alteration State Farm Office 109 Kenwood $6,405,883 10-31-19 Commercial addition Swann Special Care Center 2019 Overall […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
Residential Fire – 1402 Joanne Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1402 Joanne Lane, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 7:58 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the residence. Once on the scene, crews encountered a fire on the exterior of the home, […]
Smoke Alarm Blitz – Douglass Park Neighborhood
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Neighborhood Services Department, along with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan, will be going door-to-door in a northeast Champaign neighborhood, Saturday, April 13, 2019, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them. This Smoke […]
Residential Fire – 201 W Columbia Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 201 W Columbia Ave., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 10:24 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the duplex. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the front door of the residence from a passerby. Once on the scene, crews reported a […]