Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2018 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2018 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Lieutenant Jason Dillingham, on March 18, 2019. A ceremony will be held at O’Charley’s, 730 W. Town Center Blvd., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lieutenant Jason Dillingham continually seeks opportunities to enhance his skill set and impacts […]
Residential Fire – 1904 Barberry Circle
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1904 Barberry Circle, Monday, February 25, 2019, at 11:55 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire found in the tri-level home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the residence from the occupant that had returned home and discovered the fire. Once on […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting ice rescue training on the mornings of February 12, 13 and 14, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Avenue, Champaign. Fire department instructors will reinforce victim rescue techniques through skill stations. The Champaign Fire Department reminds residents to take these safety precautions when outdoors this winter: Wear appropriate […]
Champaign Fire Department Receives Marathon Petroleum Company Grant
The Champaign Fire Department received a $5,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Company to enhance the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program. This grant will be used to upgrade equipment and provide additional training for pilots in the program. Advancements in UAS has provided a new opportunity to provide lifesaving information during emergency operations including hazardous materials […]
Residential Fire – 1312 N. Neil Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1312 N. Neil Street, Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 7:34 p.m. Fire crews quickly contained the fire to a second-story bedroom of the home. Firefighters responded to the report of a fire in a second-floor bedroom. Once on the scene, crews reported smoke and flames […]
Residential Fire – 1308 Harris Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the report of a bedroom on fire at 1308 Harris Avenue, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found flames and heavy smoke coming from a window of the home. A resident discovered the fire in the bedroom and called 9-1-1. Firefighters […]
Apartment Fire – 907 S Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 907 S. Mattis Ave., Monday, November 19, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. Fire crews quickly contained the fire to the kitchen of a second-floor apartment. Firefighters responded to the working fire called in by an occupant of the apartment. Once on the scene, crews found heavy smoke within […]
Apartment Fire – 408 Stoughton St.
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments responded to a working fire at 408 Stoughton St., Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 12:08 a.m. Fire crews quickly contained the fire to a first-floor apartment. Firefighters responded to the working fire called in by a passerby. Once on the scene, crews found smoke and fire coming from a […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Train at Market Place Mall
The Champaign Fire Department will be training at Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street, in the former Bergner’s space, on October 16, 17 and 18. There will be three sessions daily at 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to allow for all on-duty crews to rotate through the skill stations. Fire department […]
Apartment Fire – 32 Chester Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 32 Chester Street, Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 10:16 a.m. Fire crews quickly contained the fire to a second-story apartment of a mixed-use structure. Firefighters initially responded as part of a regular alarm response to the report of light smoke in a second-floor apartment. […]