VIDEO MESSAGE: Fire Chief Addresses COVID-19
Please click HERE to watch the Fire Chief addressing the state of Champaign’s fire services following Champaign County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Hello, I am Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig. As many of you are aware, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced that Champaign County has had its first confirmed case of […]
Residential Fire – 1600 W. Bradley
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1600 W. Bradley Ave., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:24 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment in building “N”. Crews quickly extinguished a small fire in the living room using a fire extinguisher. The resident […]
Media Advisory – Sherwood Court Smoke Alarm Blitz
The Champaign Fire Department has organized a “Smoke Alarm Blitz” in the neighborhood that surrounds the home of the overnight fire at 9 Sherwood Court. On Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Fire Department crews will be going door-to-door on Sherwood Court offering to check smoke alarms. Crews will offer to install free smoke […]
Residential Fire – 9 Sherwood Court
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 9 Sherwood Court, Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:17 p.m. Fire crews rescued two occupants and extinguished the fire that had heavily damaged the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the home at 9 Sherwood Court. Once on the […]
Multi-Family Residential Fire – 506 S. Fourth Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building at 506 S. Fourth Street, Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire found in the laundry room in the parking garage. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of 506 S. Fourth Street of a fire […]
Residential Fire – 915 W. Vine Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 915 W. Vine Street, Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 5:48 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire found in the wall of the living room. Firefighters responded to a report from the occupant of smoke in the home at 915 W. Vine Street. The occupant […]
Champaign Police, Fire, and METCAD 9-1-1 “Jump Into Action” to Fight Hunger
First responders from Champaign Police, Champaign Fire, METCAD 9-1-1, and Mayor Feinen participated in the Eastern Illinois Foodbank “Jump into Action” repack event on December 2-3, 2019. Teams from local public safety departments volunteered their time and went head-to-head to compete to see who could repackage the most meals in one hour. Financial donations to […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2001 S First St $422,000 11-4-19 Commercial alteration State Farm Office 109 Kenwood $6,405,883 10-31-19 Commercial addition Swann Special Care Center 2019 Overall […]
Residential Fire – 1605 Henry Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1605 Henry Street, Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 12:23 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the living room of the single-story home. Firefighters responded to a neighbor’s report of smoke coming from the home at 1605 Henry Street. Once on the scene, […]
Residential Fire – 602 S Duncan Road, Unit A
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 602 S Duncan Road, Unit A, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire in the kitchen of the townhome. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the kitchen of the home. Once on the scene, crews […]