Cooking with Care this Thanksgiving Holiday
The kitchen is the center of activity during the Thanksgiving Holiday. While cooking with care should always be a priority, it becomes crucial on Thanksgiving Day when there is more activity and people in the home. Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Nearly three […]
Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig Appointed to the FEMA National Advisory Council
On Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, Deanne Criswell, announced the appointment of 16 new members and 3 returning members to the agency’s National Advisory Council. Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig has been announced as a new appointee to the National Advisory Council. The National Advisory Council advises the FEMA administrator on all […]
Residential Fire – 1002 N. Third St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a single-family home at 1002 N. Third St., October 25, at 8:02 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in the residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke and […]
Champaign Fire Department Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week
This 100th anniversary of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” works to teach how to escape a home fire quickly and safely. The following tips may provide those few extra seconds to escape safely. Know two ways out of every room Plan and practice a […]
Champaign Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire Department will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 8:45 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 […]
2022 Champaign Fire Department Pinning Ceremony
On June 30, 2022, the Communications Division worked with the Fire Department to record CFD’s 6th in-person Pinning Ceremony. A pinning ceremony is a special occasion which allows family and friends to share in either a promotion or being newly hired by the Fire Department. During this year’ event, 27 new or promoted firefighters were […]
Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig Receives Career Fire Chief of the Year Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs
This morning, during a ceremony at Fire-Rescue International in San Antonio, Texas, Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig received the prestigious Career Fire Chief of the Year award. Since 1996, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has recognized one career and one volunteer fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and […]
Residential Fire – 1214 Hollycrest Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a home at 1214 Hollycrest Dr., August 23, at 10:47 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire beginning to extend to this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire outside this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported a […]
Residential Fire – 1220 Gertrude Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 1220 Gertrude Ave., August 1, at 1:49 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and fire coming […]
Registration Opening Soon for Adult Fire Explorers Program
The Champaign Fire and Human Resources Departments are pleased to announce that registration for the the City’s Adult Fire Explorers Program (AEP) will open July 18, 2022. The AEP is a partnership between the City of Champaign and the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Workforce Development Program. This workforce readiness initiative is structured to create […]