Champaign Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire Department will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, September 11th at 8:46 a.m. The Memorial Ceremony will take place at the northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 W University Avenue, at the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial. The public is invited to attend this outdoor event. For those unable […]
Champaign Police, Fire Departments Investigating Recent Fires
The Champaign Police and Fire Departments are seeking the public’s help in investigating multiple incidents occurring since July 7th of deliberately set fires resulting in property damage. Most incidents have occurred in the late night or early morning hours, typically between 2:00 and 5:00 am. Dates and addresses for these incidents include: July 7th, Hessel […]
Apartment Fire – 407 S State St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 407 S State St., Sunday, May 9, at 6:56 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to a single apartment of this two-story complex. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a first-floor apartment from the occupant. Once […]
Fire Investigation – 914 W. Beardsley Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Investigators have concluded their investigation into this fire and have determined it to be accidental. Through scene examination and interviews, investigators from the Champaign Fire Department and the Office of the Illinois State Fire […]
Residential Fire – 914 W. Beardsley Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Fire crews rescued four occupants from this single-family residential fire. Firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting the fire in the two-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from […]
Commercial Fire – 2102 N Prospect Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire on the roof of Target, 2102 N Prospect Ave., Sunday, March 28 at 8:08 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire on the roof of this retail store. […]
Residential Fire – 1712 Paula Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 1712 Paula Dr., Sunday, February 28 at 4:12 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of smoke coming from this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke coming from […]
The Champaign Fire Department Hosts the Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will virtually debut the annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony. This event honors devoted residents and members of Ambulance Services, Champaign Firefighters, and Champaign Police Officers that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. The virtual ceremony will be […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting ice rescue training February 24, 25 and 26, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Avenue, Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. The Champaign Fire Department reminds residents to take these safety precautions when outdoors this winter: […]
The 2021-2024 Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Testing Process
The Fire and Human Resources Departments are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2021-2024 Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Testing Process. In conjunction with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, both departments worked together to implement testing processes that met COVID-19 safety guidelines. Three fire captain candidates successful completed all components of the promotional testing […]