11th Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
On May 3, 2025, the 11th annual ‘Smoke Alarm Blitz’ mobilized over 60 dedicated volunteers. This significant community initiative honors lives lost in residential fires and proactively works to prevent future tragedies. Volunteers canvassed the neighborhoods surrounding Spalding Park, distributing 125 informational bags containing fire safety literature and guidance on scheduling smoke alarm installations. Critically, […]
Staff Canvass for Fire Safety
On April 24, 2025, firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department, Building Safety Department, and Equity & Engagement department collaborated in a proactive effort to enhance fire safety within the community. Their joint initiative involved a thorough canvassing of the neighborhoods surrounding Spaulding Park. This groundwork was laid in preparation for the upcoming Fire […]
Neighborhood Services Holds Consolidated Plan Input and Informational Neighborhood Meeting
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Neighborhood Services held a meeting for neighbors of the Stone Gate and Green Meadows neighborhoods. The meeting was held at Centennial High School. Staff from the Fire Department discussed fire safety and explained the requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. He also shared information on receiving smoke detector installations […]
Annual Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Blitz
On May 18, the Sheehan Family, in partnership with the Champaign Fire Department, held their annual smoke alarm blitz at the Douglass Community Center. This initiative was born out of the loss of their son, Christian Sheehan in a tragic house fire in 2016. This annual smoke alarm blitz has provided more than 1000 smoke […]
As Fire Prevention Week 2019 Approaches, Remember: “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2019 Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works […]
The Champaign Fire Department Encourages A Safe Kitchen This Holiday Season
The kitchen is the hub of excitement during the holiday season. It’s where families gather to cook their favorite meals and reconnect over new recipes. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day with everyone taking part in the preparations. Thanksgiving Day is a busy day for firefighters and remains the peak day for home […]
Add Fire Safety to Your Spring Cleaning List
With temperatures on the rise, and flowers beginning to bloom, many will get the urge to tackle those spring cleaning chores. The Champaign Fire Department reminds households that as they start cleaning this spring, don’t forget fire safety. Tackle these simple tasks to make your family’s home safer: Test your smoke alarms and replace any […]
Smoke Alarm Blitz – Southwest Champaign
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department along with volunteers from Christian Sheehan Family Event will be going door-to-door in a southwest Champaign neighborhood Saturday, March 25, 2017, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them. This Smoke Alarm Blitz, beginning at 8:30 a.m., will include approximately […]
Fire Goes Door-to-Door in Smoke Alarm Blitz
On Saturday, March 4, the Champaign Fire Department organized a “Smoke Alarm Blitz” in the neighborhood of a recent fire fatality. Fire Department crews, staff, and volunteers went door-to-door in the 900 Block of West Clark Street, offering to check smoke alarms and install free smoke alarms in homes that needed them. Crews were able to […]
The Champaign Fire Department Encourages A Safe Kitchen This Holiday Season
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the hub for excitement during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people in the home. Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas […]