Champaign Fire Department Will Begin Utilizing Unmanned Aerial Systems in Emergency Response
The Champaign Fire Department continually explores better solutions to provide the best performance and service to our community. Advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has provided a new opportunity to provide lifesaving information during emergency operations including hazardous materials response, natural disasters, water/ice rescues, large fires and live fire training exercises. Champaign Fire Department is […]
Residential Fire – 904 Alagna Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 904 Alagna Drive, Tuesday, August 15, at 5:47 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found a small fire on the rear deck of a bi-level home that had begun to extend into the kitchen. Suppression efforts began immediately. One adult occupant and four […]
Residential Fire – 1619 West Lock Raven Road
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1619 West Lock Raven Road, Monday, July 17, 2017, at 3:54 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found a car on fire in the driveway. The fire had extended into the attic of the home. Suppression efforts began immediately. One occupant was home […]
Champaign Fire Department Awarded Federal Fire Grant
The Champaign Fire Department has been awarded $333,819 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant for mechanical chest compression devices. This regional grant has a cost match of $33,381 for a total of $367,200 for the devices and associated training. The regional grant will provide 24 of these life-saving devices to […]
Apartment Fire – 2008 N Mattis Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 2008 N Mattis Avenue, Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 1:56 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported fire coming from a third-floor window of a three-story apartment building. Suppression efforts began immediately. Firefighters entered the apartment building and found a fire primarily contained […]
Residential Fire – 25 Linden Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 25 Linden Drive, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:46 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported smoke coming from the eaves of a single-story home. Suppression efforts began immediately. Emergency responders from the Champaign Fire Department and Presence Pro Ambulance responded to a […]
2017-2018 Fire and Police Promotional Testing Process Gets Underway
In collaboration with the Fire and Police departments, Human Resources is diligently working to coordinate, communicate and assist with the facilitation of the Promotional Testing processes. Below is a glimpse of each process. FIRE LIEUTENANT and ENGINEER PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES The Fire Lieutenant Promotional Testing Process recently concluded the Assessment Center (AC) phase of the process […]
Residential Fire – 2706 Wendover Place
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 2706 Wendover Place, Monday, April 17, 2017, at 10:42 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported flames coming from the rear of the home. Suppression efforts began immediately. Emergency responders from the Champaign Fire Department and Arrow Ambulance responded to a fire in […]
Natural Gas Leak – 1800 Block West Kirby Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the report of a natural gas leak in the 1800 block of West Kirby Avenue, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 4:08 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found a six inch gas main running along the north side of Kirby Avenue that had begun leaking from work being […]
Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2016 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2016 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Captain Glen Daniels, on April 10. A ceremony will be held at O’Charley’s, 730 W. Town Center Blvd., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Captain Daniels is a 26 year veteran of the Champaign Fire Department. In 2016 […]