Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2022 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2022 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Captain JP Childers, on May 1. A ceremony will be held at Sammy’s Pancake House, 1206 N. Mattis Ave., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Captain JP Childers was selected as the Firefighter of the Year for his […]
Champaign Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighters
On Monday, eleven new firefighters were sworn in and began their career with the City of Champaign. Following Council’s approval of two Bills earlier this year, the Fire Department was able to surge hire and begin the training of the new firefighters to fill anticipated vacancies within the Department. This surge hire also helps the […]
Residential Fire – 1524 Harrington Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an attached garage at 1524 Harrington Dr., Sunday, April 2 at 1:39 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the garage of this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters […]
Commercial Fire – 301 Mercury Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a large commercial building at 301 Mercury Dr., Friday, March 31, at 5:54 a.m. Fire crews continue to overhaul and extinguish remaining hot spots. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this large commercial building. While still en route to the […]
Residential Fire – 26 Ashley Ln.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 26 Ashley Ln., Thursday, March 23, at 1:23 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story residence, with all the occupants already outside. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Residential Fire – 814 S. Fair St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 814 S. Fair St., Friday, March 3, 2023, at 5:27 p.m. A passerby called 911 reporting smoke coming from this location. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of this single family home. The house was unoccupied at the […]
Residential Fire – 803 Richards Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 803 Richards Lane, Thursday, March 2nd, at 5:40 p.m. The fire was reported by the resident of the home. The fire was quickly and professionally extinguished. Upon arrival, fire crews reported no smoke or flames showing, but when fire crews entered the home, they found […]
Residential Fire – 1207 Park Terrace Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1207 Park Terrace Lane, Sunday, February 26, at 5:21 a.m. Crews were originally called to the area by a passerby for the report of a smoke detector sounding. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of a single-family home. […]
Residential Fire – 506 N. Fifth St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 506 N. Fifth. St., Thursday, February 23, at 9:49 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story residence, with all the occupants already outside. Once on the scene, fire […]
Apartment Fire – 908 Crescent Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 908 Crescent Dr., January 21, at 6:32 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this twelve-unit apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of an apartment fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, firefighters reported light […]